Description
A quick and delicious skillet meal featuring tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a rich, savory garlic-infused cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1lb 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
- Pat chicken dry, cut into bite-sized pieces, and season generously with salt and pepper. Mince 6 cloves of garlic. Grate Parmesan cheese.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the dried Italian seasoning for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen browned bits. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1lb potato gnocchi to the simmering broth. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir gently to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer again and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi are tender and sauce thickens.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, folding gently into the sauce. Remove from heat. Stir in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Let the skillet rest for 2-3 minutes off the heat. Divide the Garlic Chicken Gnocchi among serving plates. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and offer extra grated Parmesan cheese at the table.
Notes
- This dish is quick and easy, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg