Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Pan
A rich and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for easy dinner gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cubed
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 package gnocchi
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
- Coat chicken cubes evenly with the flour and seasoning mixture.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature), then remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir continuously until well combined.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme, then simmer on medium-low heat.
- Add gnocchi to the skillet, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, mix with sauce and gnocchi, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor in the sauce.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Swap chicken broth for vegetable broth for a lighter taste.