Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi, a delightful one-pan meal that’s perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to friendly gatherings. This dish features tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Not only is it quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, but the minimal cleanup makes it an ideal choice for busy home cooks. With each bite, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of flavors that will satisfy all your cravings while being easy enough for anyone to recreate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pack of gnocchi
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl. Coat cubed chicken with this mixture.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook coated chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir continuously. Gradually mix in Parmesan until melted.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and seasonings like oregano and red pepper flakes; let simmer briefly.
- Add gnocchi directly into the sauce; cover and cook for about 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; gently combine everything before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg