Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet in 30 Minutes is a quick, comforting one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich garlic cream sauce. Easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1–2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and sauté until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil or butter. Sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in gnocchi.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until gnocchi is tender and sauce thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted. Return chicken to skillet.
- Add spinach (if using) and cook until just wilted.
- Garnish with more Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add mushrooms with garlic for extra flavor.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saver.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half and skip the cheese.
- Make it vegetarian by replacing chicken with zucchini, mushrooms, or chickpeas.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth or cream.
