Description
Succulent garlic chicken gnocchi skillet brings Italian comfort to weeknight dinners with minimal effort. Pan-seared chicken and pillowy gnocchi create a creamy, herb-infused meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (1 pound) potato gnocchi
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Protein and Seasoning:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquid and Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sear chicken pieces in heated olive oil over medium flame until golden brown, seasoning with salt and pepper during cooking.
- Infuse the skillet with minced garlic and Italian seasoning, releasing aromatic flavors for approximately 60 seconds.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking together heavy cream, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese until smoothly integrated.
- Gently introduce gnocchi into the simmering liquid, covering the skillet and allowing them to become tender for 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate fresh spinach and red pepper flakes, stirring until greens wilt and blend seamlessly with the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the skillet contents to serving plates, garnishing with additional parmesan cheese for enhanced richness and presentation.
Notes
- Swap out chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, creamy texture of the original dish.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities without compromising flavor.
- Add roasted pine nuts or crispy bacon bits for extra crunch and depth of flavor that elevates the overall taste profile.
- Reduce heavy cream and replace partially with Greek yogurt to lower calories while keeping the sauce luxuriously creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 770 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg