Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet
If you’re craving a comforting meal that brings warmth and satisfaction, the Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is your answer. This delightful dish features tender chicken paired with fluffy gnocchi, enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic sauce that will have everyone at the table asking for more. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this one-pan wonder is quick to prepare—taking only 30 minutes to make! Plus, the flexibility of ingredients allows you to customize it to your liking, making it a family-friendly favorite. With minimal cleanup required, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your delicious creation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil or unsalted butter
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Once hot, sauté bite-sized chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add gnocchi directly into the skillet and cook according to package instructions until they float.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; stir until creamy and adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg