Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder!
Experience a dinner that’s creamy, garlicky, and irresistibly comforting with our Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder! This delightful one-pan meal combines tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi in a rich, velvety sauce that you can whip up in no time. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s sure to impress your family and friends alike. With its quick preparation and satisfying flavors, this dish is bound to become a staple in your home. Enjoy the ease of cooking everything in one skillet while savoring each delicious bite of this Italian-American favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the skillet.
- Add gnocchi and simmer for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and evenly coated.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg