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30-Minute Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Gnocchi
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 16 ounces gnocchi store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream for a creamy sauce
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Add Italian seasoning and spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Cook the Gnocchi
  1. Add gnocchi to the skillet and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes until they float.
  2. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine everything.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.

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