Description
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a comforting one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and vibrant spinach, all enveloped in a rich garlic sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a family favorite that’s both easy to prepare and delightful to share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb store-bought gnocchi
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Begin by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken until golden brown (7-10 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add gnocchi along with a splash of water or broth; cook for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Mix well and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg