30-Minute Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet Recipe
This 30-Minute Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a creamy, flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken pieces, pillowy potato gnocchi, and a rich garlic-infused sauce made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Quick to prepare and packed with robust Italian herbs and fresh basil garnish, it’s perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Protein and Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
For the Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
For Cooking and Garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Add to skillet and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté approximately 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet using a wooden spoon to incorporate flavor into the sauce.
- Cook the gnocchi: Add potato gnocchi to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is tender.
- Add cream and thicken sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in heavy cream. Stir gently to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and melt cheese: Return cooked chicken to the skillet, add grated Parmesan cheese, and stir until cheese melts and chicken is heated through.
- Season and garnish: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh minced garlic for the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic for more potent taste.
- Prepare gnocchi according to package if it requires pre-cooking, but many fresh gnocchi varieties cook quickly in the sauce as in this recipe.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream as preferred.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but sauce will be less rich.
- Fresh basil should be added just before serving to maintain its bright flavor and color.
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