Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet Recipe
This Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a creamy and comforting one-pan meal that comes together quickly. Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach are bathed in a luscious garlic Parmesan cream sauce. A perfect dinner for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Skillet:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 (16-ounce) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté Gnocchi: In the same skillet, melt butter and add gnocchi. Cook until golden on the outside, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add thyme, Parmesan, and cooked chicken. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 4–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Finish: Stir in spinach until wilted. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
