Description
One-Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy recipe delivers delicious flavors with minimal cleanup. Your family and friends will be asking for seconds after just one bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 16 oz gnocchi (fresh or store-bought)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the chicken and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Create the sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir well.
- Incorporate gnocchi: Add gnocchi to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 5-8 minutes until tender.
- Toss in spinach: Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg