Description
Creamy garlic chicken gnocchi skillet is a quick and comforting one-pan meal ready in just 30 minutes! Soft, pillowy gnocchi, tender chicken, and a rich garlic-infused cream sauce come together for a hearty and flavorful dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe is customizable and sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 pound potato gnocchi
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked gnocchi and chicken back to the skillet, stirring to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using), then stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Protein Swap: Try shrimp or Italian sausage instead of chicken.
Extra Veggies: Mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or zucchini work well.
Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of heavy cream and Parmesan.
Gluten-Free: Substitute regular gnocchi with a gluten-free version.
Spicy Kick: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: ~480 kcal per serving
