Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet 30-Minute Wonder (+Video)
This creamy, cozy skillet meal features tender chunks of chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a garlic-Parmesan cream sauce that comes together in just 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb potato gnocchi fresh or frozen
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
- Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits. Add the gnocchi and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the gnocchi for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and sauce begins to thicken.
- Reduce heat and add the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Mix until melted and everything is heated through. Top with fresh basil and serve.
Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=B2cLE8_JR9Y%3Ffeature%3Doembed
Notes
Pro tip: If you’re looking for a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk. Gluten-free gnocchi also works — just check the label!