Description
A quick and comforting skillet dinner featuring seared chicken, potato gnocchi, and a garlicky cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 package (16 oz) store-bought potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add olive oil and let it shimmer.
- Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet in a single layer and cook until browned, then remove to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the gnocchi. Stir to combine and simmer until gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing for a better crust. Adjust the sauce thickness by simmering longer or adding liquid if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian