Description

If you crave a creamy, savory dinner that’s fast enough for weeknights but tastes like comfort food heaven, you need to try this Savory Garlic Chicken and Gnocchi Skillet. Juicy, golden chicken and tender potato gnocchi are enveloped in a rich garlic parmesan sauce, with pops of sun-dried tomato and spinach for color and flavor. It’s an easy recipe, perfect for quick dinners, cozy comfort food, or when you want a hearty family meal with minimal cleanup—plus, it’s loaded with protein and crowd-pleasing Italian-inspired flavors. Great for busy nights, meal prep, or impressing guests!

Ingredients

1.5 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch pieces

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

2 cups baby spinach

16 ounces potato gnocchi

Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken on all sides until golden and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

3. Lower heat to medium. Add butter to skillet; once melted, add garlic and Italian seasoning. Sauté 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw taste.

5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then heavy cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. Stir in parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes until combined.

7. Add chicken (with juices), gnocchi, and spinach. Stir gently. Cover and cook 5–6 minutes, until gnocchi is tender and spinach is wilted.

8. Taste and adjust salt or pepper. Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan before serving.

Notes

For the creamiest sauce, use freshly grated parmesan and full-fat heavy cream.

Don’t overcook the gnocchi; it should be tender but not mushy.

Add extra spinach or swap in kale for a nutrient boost.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Calories: 620
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 1080mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 43g
Cholesterol: 164mg

Keywords: easy dinner, quick chicken recipe, comfort food, gnocchi skillet, creamy chicken, Italian dinner