Savory Garlic Chicken and Gnocchi Skillet Recipe
This Savory Garlic Chicken and Gnocchi Skillet Recipe is warm, creamy and full of comfort.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- Cut chicken into small cubes. Dry them with paper towels. This helps them brown better in the pan.
Heat the skillet
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Use medium heat for even cooking.
Cook the chicken
- Add chicken cubes to the skillet. Cook until golden and cooked through on all sides.
Add garlic and seasoning
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Stir gently until garlic smells fragrant.
Pour in liquids
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well to combine everything into a smooth sauce.
Add gnocchi
- Add gnocchi to the skillet. Stir gently so they are fully covered with sauce.
Simmer the dish
- Let it simmer for about 5 minutes. The sauce will thicken and gnocchi will soften.
Add cheese
- Add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir slowly until the sauce becomes creamy and rich.
Add spinach
- Add spinach leaves. Let them wilt into the hot sauce naturally.
Final touch
- Sprinkle parsley and chili flakes. Turn off heat. Let it rest for two minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juicy texture.
- Add mushrooms for more earthy flavor.
- Use milk instead of cream for lighter sauce.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes for bold taste.
- Use whole wheat gnocchi for fiber.
- Add lemon zest for fresh flavor.
- Use garlic powder if fresh garlic is not available.
- Add bell peppers for color and crunch.