30-Minute Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet (+Video)
This Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a quick and comforting dish featuring tender chicken and pillowy potato gnocchi cooked together in a creamy garlic-infused sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it combines savory flavors and a luscious texture, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option that is both satisfying and easily customizable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce
- 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
Additional
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to let it burn to avoid bitterness.
- Deglaze the Skillet: Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet – these add great flavor to the sauce.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add the potato gnocchi to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi starts to become tender.
- Add Cream and Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine Chicken and Cheese: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the chicken is warmed through.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free gnocchi checked carefully on packaging.
- Be careful not to burn garlic as it can turn bitter and spoil the flavor.
- Make sure chicken is cooked fully through to ensure food safety.