Description
Creamy garlic chicken gnocchi skillet delivers Italian comfort straight to dinner tables. Home cooks can savor hearty protein and pillowy pasta nestled in rich, herbed sauce within thirty minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 package (16 ounces / 454 grams) potato gnocchi
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup baby spinach
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Sear chicken in olive oil over medium heat (375°F) until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and Italian seasoning for 30 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Pour heavy cream and chicken broth, creating a luxurious sauce. Gently whisk to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese and gnocchi, ensuring each pillow is evenly coated. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until gnocchi becomes tender and slightly plump.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add baby spinach and red pepper flakes. Stir until spinach wilts and ingredients are thoroughly heated.
- Plate immediately, topping with additional Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of richness and flavor.
Notes
- Choose firm, pre-cooked gnocchi to prevent mushy texture during quick cooking.
- Opt for homemade or store-bought rotisserie chicken for deeper flavor and quicker preparation.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for lighter version, ensuring sauce still remains creamy.
- Add extra red pepper flakes for bolder, spicier kick if you enjoy more heat in your dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg