Description
Garlic butter chicken gnocchi brings Italian comfort to weeknight dinners with rich, creamy flavors and tender potato dumplings. Crispy chicken, golden gnocchi, and a silky garlic sauce create a luxurious meal that satisfies your deepest pasta cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces)
- 1 pound gnocchi (uncooked)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Fats and Liquids:
- 6 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare gnocchi according to package directions, ensuring each dumpling is cooked until tender and floating at the surface, then drain and set aside.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by thoroughly coating chicken breasts with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and smoky paprika, massaging the spices into the meat to ensure complete coverage.
- Craft a luxurious garlic butter sauce by pulsing unsalted butter, minced fresh garlic, chopped parsley, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until ingredients are finely incorporated and fragrant.
- Warm of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the pan, cooking for approximately 5 to 6 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Pour heavy cream (240 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces) and the prepared garlic butter mixture into the skillet, reducing heat to medium and stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Introduce cooked gnocchi into the creamy sauce, gently tossing to ensure each dumpling is evenly coated and heated through, cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with extra chopped parsley for a fresh, vibrant touch, and serve while piping hot.
Notes
- Elevate your weeknight dinner with this luxurious one-pan chicken and gnocchi dish that combines creamy, buttery flavors with tender chicken.
- Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts create a golden exterior that locks in moisture and adds a delightful smoky depth to the entire meal.
- Homemade garlic butter transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality sauce that coats every pillow-soft gnocchi with rich, aromatic goodness.
- Quick cooking method ensures you’ll have a delectable meal ready in under 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy home cooks seeking maximum flavor with minimal effort.
- Using a food processor for the garlic butter helps distribute flavors evenly and creates a smooth, well-integrated sauce that clings beautifully to the chicken and gnocchi.
- Pro tip: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep the meat juicy and prevent drying out during the final sauce-making stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg