30-Minute Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet
Experience the warmth and satisfaction of a cozy meal with this 30-Minute Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet. This dish combines tender chicken, fluffy potato gnocchi, and a rich, creamy garlic sauce for a delightful dinner that’s ready in no time. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s bound to become a favorite at your table. The best part? You can customize it with seasonal vegetables or alternative proteins to suit your taste. With just one skillet needed, cleanup is a breeze too!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- Italian herbs, 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. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the skillet.
- Add gnocchi; simmer for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and let simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and combined.
- Adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg