Description
This Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a creamy and flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender potato gnocchi, seasoned chicken, spinach, and Parmesan cheese in a decadent garlic cream sauce. Quick and easy to make, this Italian-inspired dish is perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken, and cook until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, then stir in gnocchi, broth, and cream. Simmer covered until gnocchi is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in Parmesan and spinach until wilted. Add chicken back to the skillet and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance the dish with sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.
- Pair with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
