Description
This savory garlic chicken and gnocchi skillet is a one-pan comfort meal packed with rich flavor and rustic charm. Golden-brown chicken, pillowy soft gnocchi, and a creamy garlic herb sauce make it the kind of meal you crave after a long day. Plus, it comes together in under 40 minutes—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
16 oz potato gnocchi
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (divided)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 shallot (minced)
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter. Add the gnocchi and let sear undisturbed for a few minutes. Stir occasionally and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from skillet.
3. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, minced garlic, and shallot. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Stir in Parmesan and thyme. Return chicken and gnocchi to the skillet and simmer together for 4–5 minutes to blend flavors.
6. Add fresh spinach and cook just until wilted. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
Make sure to pat gnocchi dry before cooking to avoid mushiness and help it crisp.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better texture and melt.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: chicken skillet, gnocchi dinner, garlic chicken, easy dinner, creamy chicken gnocchi