Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delectable Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet. A comforting one-pan meal that blends tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and spinach in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Skillet:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Skillet: Melt butter, cook onion until soft, add garlic. Add gnocchi, broth, and cream. Simmer.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in cooked chicken, Parmesan, and spinach. Cook until wilted.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Store-bought gnocchi works well. No need to pre-boil.
- Enhance with bacon bits or swap spinach for kale for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
