Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal loaded with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chopped spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add chicken cubes and cook until no longer pink (5-6 minutes)
- Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning, cook for 30 seconds
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer
- Add gnocchi and stir to coat
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes until gnocchi is tender
- Stir in spinach if using
- Sprinkle cheeses evenly over the top
- Cover and cook for 2 more minutes until cheese melts
- Serve immediately
Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat gently to prevent cheese from separating
- Substitute half-and-half for lighter version
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken gnocchi skillet, one pan meal, easy dinner recipe