Irresistibly Creamy Gnocchi Skillet: A One-Pan Wonder Meal
This Creamy Gnocchi Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken and gnocchi in a rich garlic sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pcs Chicken Breasts Substitute with chicken thighs for added juiciness.
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can be replaced with any neutral cooking oil.
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced garlic is recommended.
- 1 cup Chicken Broth Can be swapped with vegetable broth.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half or whole milk can lighten it up.
For the Gnocchi and Extras
- 1 lb Potato Gnocchi Frozen gnocchi can go straight from the freezer to the skillet.
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach Baby spinach is the tender choice.
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Optional for extra flavor boost.
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley For garnish.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Gruyere or Asiago are excellent alternatives.
Instructions
Steps to Prepare
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for about 5-6 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium, add butter, and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, stir in heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the potato gnocchi to the creamy sauce and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until it melts, then add fresh spinach and optional sun-dried tomatoes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing everything gently to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan, then serve warm.
Notes
For added richness, drizzle with a bit of extra olive oil before serving.