Description
A comforting, flavorful one-skillet meal that’s quick to prepare, ideal for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb potato gnocchi (fresh or store-bought)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup spinach or kale (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed, and then sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
- Add the gnocchi to the skillet. If using fresh gnocchi, cook according to package instructions. Store-bought usually only takes a few minutes. Stir gently.
- Pour in the chicken (or vegetable) broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and add the Parmesan cheese. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the spinach or kale if using. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes.
- Serve straight from the skillet and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is great for substitutions; swap veggies according to preference or dietary needs. For a dairy-free version, use a recommended dairy-free cream substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: gnocchi, chicken, skillet, creamy, quick meal, one pan dinner