Description
A delightful one-pan meal that combines tender garlic-infused chicken with pillowy potato gnocchi in a creamy Parmesan sauce, accented with cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. This Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Gnocchi Dish:
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the Gnocchi Dish: In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the onion for 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften. Add gnocchi, heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–6 minutes until gnocchi are tender and sauce thickens.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese until spinach wilts and sauce becomes creamy. Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter when sautéing the garlic.
- You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream for a lighter dish.
- This recipe also works well with store-bought shelf-stable gnocchi or homemade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about ¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
