Description
Garlic chicken gnocchi skillet brings Italian comfort straight to kitchen tables with hearty, soul-warming flavors. Crispy chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and rich garlic sauce create a perfectly balanced meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (16 ounces / 454 grams) potato gnocchi
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium flame and drizzle olive oil across the surface.
- Cube chicken pieces and season thoroughly with salt and ground black pepper, then carefully place into the hot skillet.
- Sear chicken until each side develops a rich, golden-brown exterior, ensuring even cooking throughout.
- Mince fresh garlic cloves and sprinkle into the skillet, releasing their aromatic essence by gently stirring for 30-45 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the pan, creating a luxurious sauce base while scraping any caramelized bits from the bottom.
- Incorporate parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, whisking until the mixture smoothly integrates and begins to slightly thicken.
- Gently add prepared gnocchi directly into the simmering sauce, covering the skillet to allow them to absorb flavors and become tender.
- After 5-6 minutes, check gnocchi for softness and translucent appearance, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Fold fresh spinach leaves into the skillet, allowing them to wilt and release their vibrant green color within the creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and transfer to serving dishes, garnishing with additional parmesan cheese and finely chopped fresh parsley for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Slice chicken into uniform cubes for even cooking and better texture.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on personal preference, using fresh minced garlic for more robust flavor.
- Pat gnocchi dry before adding to skillet to prevent excess moisture and achieve a slightly crispy exterior.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version, and use gluten-free gnocchi for celiac-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg