Description
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi is a heartwarming dish that combines succulent chicken with fluffy gnocchi, all enveloped in a rich, velvety cream sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, bringing rich flavors of garlic and herbs to your dinner table. Gather your loved ones and indulge in this ultimate comfort food that promises satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Add gnocchi and bite-sized pieces of cooked chicken to the skillet; gently stir until everything is well coated (about 2 minutes).
- Sprinkle dried Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese over the mixture; stir until melted.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg