Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet A Minute Wonder

Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet A Minute Wonder

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min Total Time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: Italian Diet: Paleo

Description

Description A quick and creamy one-pan meal featuring garlic chicken and pillowy gnocchi. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Mince the garlic and set aside the grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining olive oil, then sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute, adding the Italian seasoning and sautéing for another 20-30 seconds.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Add the gnocchi and heavy cream; simmer on medium-low for 5–7 minutes until the gnocchi are tender.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the Parmesan until melted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Let rest for 2–3 minutes, serve garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For a quicker version, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Ensure to scrape the pan for maximum flavor.