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
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.
