30-Minute Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet Recipe
A creamy, garlicky chicken gnocchi skillet that comes together in just 30 minutes. Tender bite-sized chicken pieces are sautéed and simmered with potato gnocchi in a luscious sauce made from garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. This easy one-pan meal is bursting with Italian flavors and garnished with fresh basil for a simple yet elegant dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce and Gnocchi
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning and bitterness.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. These bits add great flavor to the sauce.
- Cook the gnocchi: Add the potato gnocchi to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi starts to become tender.
- Add the cream: Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine chicken and cheese: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well until the cheese melts and the chicken is heated through.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
- If you prefer, fresh gnocchi can be used instead of store-bought.
- Be cautious not to burn the garlic to avoid bitterness in the sauce.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and melt.
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