Description

This Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. It’s a satisfying and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Gnocchi:

1 tablespoon butter
1 (16 oz) package shelf-stable or refrigerated potato gnocchi
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups baby spinach
Optional: red pepper flakes and fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until browned. Set aside.
Sauté Gnocchi: Melt butter in the skillet. Cook gnocchi until golden. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Make the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Finish the Dish: Add spinach and cooked chicken. Stir until spinach wilts. Adjust seasoning. Garnish and serve.

Notes

You can substitute kale for spinach or use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of cream and cheese.