Description
A quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender gnocchi, chicken, and a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package gnocchi
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and creates a creamy texture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the skillet and use fresh garlic for the best flavor. The dish can be modified to fit vegetarian diets by substituting chicken with vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg