Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet
A delicious Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet recipe featuring tender chicken thighs, gnocchi, and a flavorful creamy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal
Chicken and Gnocchi
- 1 pound potato gnocchi cooked according to the package and drained
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4-6 thighs), seasoned with salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 teaspoon paprika
- 5 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 cup white mushrooms diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup half and half (or heavy whipping cream)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 3 cups spinach
For Serving
- red pepper chili flakes
- shredded parmesan
- parsley
Cooking Steps
Season chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter or ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5-10 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate and set aside.
Melt the last 3 tablespoons of butter, add in the garlic, Italian seasoning and then add in the onion and mushroom. Sauté until onion is translucent and mushrooms are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Whisk in the chicken broth and whisk for about 1 minute until hot. Then gradually pour in the cream, whisking continually as you pour it in. Add in the shredded mozzarella and continue whisking about 2-3 minutes until combined and beginning to thicken.
Stir in the cooked potato gnocchi and spinach, and add any additional salt and pepper to taste.
Place the chicken thighs back into the skillet and let simmer for about 2 minutes to heat chicken.
Garnish with parsley, parmesan and red pepper chili flakes, if desired.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg
Keyword chicken thighs, Creamy Sauce, Easy Dinner, Garlic Chicken Gnocchi, Gnocchi, Skillet Recipe