One-Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi
This recipe features tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi in a creamy garlic sauce, all made in one pan for easy cleanup.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Gnocchi
- 1 pound potato gnocchi fresh or refrigerated
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the gnocchi to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for 3-5 minutes until gnocchi is heated through.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish is great for a quick weeknight dinner. You can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different flavor.