Easy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet Dinner
This creamy garlic chicken gnocchi skillet is a fast and satisfying dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Packed with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a rich garlic sauce, it’s a weeknight favorite from Patricia Universe.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 (16 oz) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the diced chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and onion. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the gnocchi and cook uncovered for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream and parmesan. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Fold in the fresh spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Serve warm and garnish with extra parmesan if desired.