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Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet Creamy One Pan Dinner
Emily

Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

A creamy, garlicky chicken and gnocchi skillet dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal full of flavor and comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken and minced garlic. Cook until chicken is browned.
  3. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and gnocchi. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes, until gnocchi is cooked through.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra veggies, add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes during the simmering step. You can swap Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor. Serve immediately for best texture.