Description
Indulge in this garlic chicken gnocchi skillet, a comforting one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy sauce in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks (boneless, skinless)
- 1 package gnocchi (about 16 oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken chunks in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add minced garlic to the pan, stirring for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the gnocchi and cook per package instructions until they float and are tender.
- Return chicken to the pan, stir in heavy cream and spinach, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half thickened with cornstarch. Use vegetable broth for a pescatarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian