This One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi recipe is an easy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this all-in-one meal comes together quickly with minimal cleanup required!
Recipe Overview
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or fresh)
- 1 cup spinach, fresh or frozen
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
2. Prepare the Sauce
In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
3. Add the Gnocchi
Once the sauce is simmering, add the gnocchi to the pan. Stir occasionally and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the gnocchi begins to float and is cooked through.
4. Combine and Simmer
Add the cooked chicken back into the pan along with the parmesan cheese and spinach. Stir until the cheese melts and the spinach wilts, creating a creamy, well-combined sauce. Let the mixture simmer for another 3-5 minutes to ensure everything is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Garnish and Serve
Once the chicken, gnocchi, and sauce are fully incorporated, garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Pair with a light side salad for a balanced meal.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top for a hint of spice.
This One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi is an easy, comforting dish that’s full of flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners or when you need something quick and satisfying!
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One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi – A Simple, Comforting Meal
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or fresh)
- 1 cup spinach, fresh or frozen
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
2. Prepare the Sauce
In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
3. Add the Gnocchi
Once the sauce is simmering, add the gnocchi to the pan. Stir occasionally and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the gnocchi begins to float and is cooked through.
4. Combine and Simmer
Add the cooked chicken back into the pan along with the parmesan cheese and spinach. Stir until the cheese melts and the spinach wilts, creating a creamy, well-combined sauce. Let the mixture simmer for another 3-5 minutes to ensure everything is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Garnish and Serve
Once the chicken, gnocchi, and sauce are fully incorporated, garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Pair with a light side salad for a balanced meal.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top for a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes