Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder!
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder! is your go-to dish for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. This one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also delivers a comforting flavor that everyone will love. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, it’s perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. Whether you’re an experienced chef or a beginner, this recipe guarantees delicious results with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping 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 until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Combine the cooked chicken and Parmesan cheese into the skillet; stir until melted.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg