Ultimate Chicken Gnocchi Skillet
A cozy and flavorful chicken gnocchi skillet dish that combines juicy chicken, pillowy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a rich creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts, diced
- 1 lb Gnocchi (fresh or shelf-stable)
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 cup Cream (heavy cream or coconut cream)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the gnocchi and add enough water or chicken broth to cover the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Pour the cream over the gnocchi and chicken. Stir to combine, and let it simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Serve in shallow bowls with a sprinkle of parsley or grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or Italian herbs. Can be made ahead and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, gnocchi, skillet, comfort food, creamy