Creamy Garlic Chicken with Gnocchi (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 lb potato gnocchi
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6 cloves garlic, minced
→ For the Sauce
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup chicken broth
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings & Garnish
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp dried Italian herbs
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Fresh basil leaves for garnish
# Instructions:
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Cook until the chicken turns golden brown and is no longer pink inside, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
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Using the same skillet with all those tasty chicken bits, add the minced garlic and cook for just about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant. Keep a close eye on it since garlic burns quickly and can turn bitter.
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Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and use a wooden spoon to scrape up all those flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan. This step adds incredible depth to your sauce.
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Add the gnocchi directly to the simmering broth in the skillet. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. The gnocchi will start to float and become tender as it cooks.
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Lower the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir everything together until the cheese melts completely and the chicken warms through in the sauce.
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Give your dish a taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remember that Parmesan adds saltiness, so taste first before adding more salt.
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Remove the skillet from heat and let it rest for a minute. Garnish with fresh basil leaves torn over the top just before serving for a pop of color and fresh flavor.
# Notes:
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This one-skillet wonder combines tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. It's pure comfort food that comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or even milk, though the sauce won't be quite as rich.
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Feel free to add vegetables like spinach, peas, or sun-dried tomatoes in the final few minutes of cooking to add color and nutrition to this dish.
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Many stores now offer gluten-free gnocchi options if you need to accommodate dietary restrictions.