Description
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a quick, comforting dish that will become a weeknight favorite. Tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi are enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce, creating a deliciously satisfying meal perfect for the whole family. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, this skillet recipe is both easy to make and packed with flavor.
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
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add gnocchi to the skillet.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss in greens and stir until wilted. Add Parmesan cheese, mixing well to combine and melt. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg