Description
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy garlic sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. The rich flavors and comforting aroma will have everyone gathering around the table, eager to savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 package (16 oz) store-bought gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the gnocchi and heavy cream to the skillet, mixing gently. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the gnocchi are tender.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, then remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg