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Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is shown as a delicious and comforting one-pan meal.

Best Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

This Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a quick and satisfying one-pan dinner, perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken and pillowy gnocchi are tossed in a luscious creamy garlic sauce, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped optional
  • 1 cup baby spinach optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and season generously with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Be careful not to burn it.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package directions until they float to the surface and are tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Reduce the heat to low.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  9. Add sun-dried tomatoes (optional) and spinach (optional).
  10. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
  11. Stir to combine everything and heat through.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
  13. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer sauce, use homemade chicken broth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.