Garlic Cream Chicken Gnocchi
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: chicken, creamy garlic, Garlic Cream Chicken Gnocchi, gnocchi, one pan
- 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour for dredging chicken
- 1 ⅓ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅔ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ⅔ teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
- 4 tablespoon olive oil for searing chicken
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter for sautéing aromatics
- 3 medium shallots finely diced or small onions
- 8 cloves garlic 5 smashed 3 finely minced divided for flavor layering
- ⅓ cup dry white wine or cooking wine
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock divided for sauce
- 1 ⅓ cups heavy cream for rich creamy texture
- 1 ⅓ tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese for finishing sauce
- 1 ⅓ lb mini potato gnocchi uncooked or regular gnocchi
- Chopped parsley for garnish optional for freshness
Toss chicken in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika to coat evenly.
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 8–10 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add butter to the same skillet and sauté shallots over medium-low heat until soft, then stir in smashed and minced garlic.
Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan, and simmer until nearly evaporated.
Stir in 1 ½ cups of chicken stock and thyme leaves, cooking until warmed through, then mix in heavy cream until fully blended.
Add uncooked gnocchi and cook uncovered for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and sauce thickened.
Stir in Parmesan and remaining 1 ½ cups chicken stock gradually, adjusting for preferred sauce thickness.
Return chicken to the skillet, optionally cutting into bite-size pieces, and heat through.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
This one-pan garlic cream chicken gnocchi is cozy, flavorful, and ready in about an hour—perfect for warming hearts and tummies alike.
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 2.5g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 5.5mg