Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and aromatic garlic. This easy-to-make weeknight meal is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests with its gourmet flair. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a bubbling skillet filled with flavor that brings joy to every gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb store-bought gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic finely.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add uncooked gnocchi and spinach to the skillet. Pour in heavy cream and let simmer for about 5 minutes or until gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg