Description
A creamy, garlicky, and deliciously comforting dinner made in just 30 minutes! This garlic chicken gnocchi skillet is a one-pan meal that brings tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a rich cream sauce together for a dinner you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the gnocchi to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi starts to become tender.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet along with the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir everything together until the cheese is melted and the chicken is heated through.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can swap the heavy cream for half-and-half.
- Be sure not to overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of crusty bread for dipping into the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American