Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and will have everyone returning for seconds. Experience the joy of sharing a meal that warms your heart and satisfies your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and soy sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in heavy cream; let it simmer gently while preparing the gnocchi.
- In a separate pot, boil water and cook gnocchi according to package instructions (typically 2-3 minutes). Drain well.
- Combine cooked gnocchi with the chicken mixture in the skillet. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan on top and stir gently until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 451
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 608mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 97mg