Description
Indulge in the savory delight of this Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet. With tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a luxurious creamy sauce, this dish is a flavor explosion that will satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken & Gnocchi:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce & Flavor Enhancers:
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant (be careful not to burn it).
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, letting the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Add the Gnocchi & Simmer: Add gnocchi directly into the sauce, ensuring they are submerged. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi becomes soft.
- Finish & Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing everything together. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add an extra ¼ cup of Parmesan or a spoonful of cream cheese.
- To thicken the sauce, let it simmer longer or add more Parmesan.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Vegetarian option: Swap chicken for mushrooms or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet, Chicken Gnocchi Recipe, Creamy Gnocchi Skillet, Italian-inspired skillet dish
