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A large skillet filled with creamy garlic chicken gnocchi and fresh green baby spinach.
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One-Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 16 oz potato gnocchi
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sal t
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano, then sear until golden and cooked through (approximately 5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
  • Add the gnocchi directly into the liquid. Simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in the baby spinach and parmesan cheese until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is fully incorporated.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, toss to coat thoroughly with the sauce, and serve immediately.