Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder!
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder! is your go-to dish for a comforting, flavorful meal ready in just half an hour. This delightful one-pan recipe features tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce that will satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish invites customization with your choice of vegetables, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Serve it up with a fresh salad or garlic bread for the ultimate dining experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Add gnocchi and simmer until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream; let it thicken (2-3 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet along with grated Parmesan cheese; stir until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg