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garlic butter chicken gnocchi in a black cast iron skillet.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Gnocchi

Indulge in the rich symphony of flavors that is Garlic Butter Chicken Gnocchi—a dish that's every bit as lavish as it sounds. Imagine tender pieces of seasoned chicken mingling with fluffy gnocchi, all enveloped in a velvety garlic butter and cream sauce. This dish is the epitome of comfort food, elevated. It's quick and easy to whip up, making it perfect for weeknights yet decadent enough for special occasions.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken, gnocchi, parsley
Servings: 4
Calories: 659kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound gnocchi uncooked
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
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Instructions

  • Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Toss them well so each piece is fully seasoned.
  • Add the butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper to your food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds or until the mixture is all crumbled up and there are no huge pieces of garlic anymore.
    process shots showing how to make garlic butter chicken gnocchi.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
    process shots showing how to make garlic butter chicken gnocchi.
  • Add the heavy cream and the garlic butter mixture to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the butter has melted and the sauce is nice and thick.
    process shots showing how to make garlic butter chicken gnocchi.
  • Add the gnocchi to the skillet and toss everything together, making sure the gnocchi is fully covered in sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes to warm up the gnocchi and serve warm.
    process shots showing how to make garlic butter chicken gnocchi.

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Notes

  1. Protein Options: Feel free to swap out the chicken for other proteins like shrimp or tofu for a tasty twist.
  2. Heavy Cream Alternatives: You can use half-and-half or a plant-based milk like coconut milk as a lighter alternative to heavy cream. Just note the flavor will change slightly.
  3. Herb Variations: Fresh parsley is recommended, but dried parsley or even fresh basil can offer a different yet delightful herbaceous note.
  4. Gnocchi Test: If you're unsure whether the gnocchi is cooked, cut one open to ensure it's the same color and consistency throughout.
  5. Freezing Instructions: This dish can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove, stirring frequently to maintain sauce consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 830mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2726IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 6mg