Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy texture of this Chicken Gnocchi Skillet, where tender chicken melds beautifully with pillowy gnocchi. Each bite bursts with savory flavors, enhanced by fresh herbs and a hint of garlic, creating a comforting dish that warms the soul.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Gnocchi: 16 ounces store-bought potato gnocchi
- Vegetables: 1 cup baby spinach, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Dairy: 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Herbs & Spices: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; salt and pepper to taste
- Oil: 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to brown slightly.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
- Add the spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of cream if the sauce thickens too much.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Vegetarians can replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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