Description
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a comforting one-pan meal that brings together tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and vibrant spinach in a creamy garlic sauce. This dish is quick to prepare—perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings—and boasts rich flavors and delightful textures. Impress your family and friends with this easy yet gourmet recipe that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb store-bought gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add gnocchi and 1 cup of chicken broth; cook while stirring gently until the gnocchi puffs up (about 3 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour in heavy cream, and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Fold in the spinach until wilted, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute half of the heavy cream with chicken broth or add Italian herbs. Customize by swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu and adding seasonal vegetables like asparagus.