Description
Enjoy a simple one-pan meal with creamy garlic chicken and gnocchi. This recipe offers a quick and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (17.6 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and gnocchi. Cook until gnocchi are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Add other vegetables like mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American