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Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: The Coziest 30-Minute Dinner You’ll Ever Make

Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet in a creamy sauce

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This Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a delicious, comforting 30-minute meal featuring tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a creamy garlic sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.

3. Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

4. Add the gnocchi to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi starts to become tender.

5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine and let it simmer for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.

6. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet along with the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir everything together until the cheese is melted and the chicken is heated through.

7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.

Gluten-free? Many stores offer gluten-free gnocchi – just check the label.

This dish pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or garlic bread.

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