Description
A quick and comforting skillet dinner featuring tender chicken, store-bought potato gnocchi, and a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 package (16 oz) store-bought potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil and let it shimmer.
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the hot skillet.
- Cook undisturbed until browned on one side, about 2–3 minutes.
- Turn and cook another 2–4 minutes until just cooked through.
- Remove chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic.
- Sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the gnocchi.
- Cook according to the gnocchi package directions until they are tender.
- Stir in the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half plus a tablespoon of flour. To make it dairy-free, use coconut milk and omit Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian