Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder!
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder is the ultimate quick and satisfying meal for any night of the week. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, garlicky dish that combines tender chicken with fluffy gnocchi in a rich sauce. This one-pan wonder is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for busy families or special occasions. The delightful flavors and comforting texture make it an instant favorite, ensuring that everyone at the table will come back for seconds. Enjoy this delicious Italian-inspired meal that’s sure to impress your loved ones!
- 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
- 1 tsp dried 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 and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the skillet.
- Add gnocchi and simmer for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream; let simmer for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken and add grated Parmesan; stir until melted and heated through.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg