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Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

This Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a quick, delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful garlic, and pillowy gnocchi, all tossed in a creamy sauce. It's an ideal dish for a weeknight dinner, requiring minimal prep and cook time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 plate for cooked chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 16 ounces potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter version, can substitute with lighter cream or milk alternative.
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  • In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and continue to cook for about 3-4 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
  • Add the gnocchi to the skillet and cook according to package instructions (usually about 2-3 minutes). Stir occasionally to ensure they don’t stick.
  • Once the gnocchi is cooked, add the chopped spinach and halved cherry tomatoes, and return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

You can customize the vegetables by adding mushrooms or bell peppers.
This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with a lighter cream or milk alternative.