Description
One Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Gnocchi is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal combining juicy chicken, tender gnocchi, and a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. This one-pan dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it perfect for impressing family or guests with minimal effort. Enjoy the rich flavors and delightful textures in just under 40 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb store-bought gnocchi
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Create Flavor Town: In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add Creaminess: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until well combined. Let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Toss in Gnocchi: Add gnocchi to the skillet and cook according to package instructions (usually around 2 minutes) until coated in sauce.
- Return Chicken: Nestle chicken back into the skillet, allowing everything to simmer together for another 5 minutes.
- Serve Up Deliciousness: Transfer to plates or serve straight from the skillet with any remaining sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 370g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg