Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a rich garlic cream sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will impress family and friends alike. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this recipe is destined to become a new favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the chicken and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in gnocchi: Add gnocchi and chicken broth; bring to a simmer and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes) until tender.
- Create sauce: Pour in heavy cream, add Parmesan cheese, and stir continuously until thickened (2 minutes).
- Fold in spinach: Add spinach until wilted, then serve with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg