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Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi garnished with herbs.

Garlic Cream Chicken Gnocchi

A comforting one-pan meal of tender chicken and soft gnocchi in a rich garlic cream sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 625
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika to coat evenly.
  2. 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.
  3. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Add butter to the same skillet and sauté shallots over medium-low heat until soft, then stir in smashed and minced garlic.
  5. Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan, and simmer until nearly evaporated.
  6. Stir in 1 ½ cups of chicken stock and thyme leaves, cooking until warmed through, then mix in heavy cream until fully blended.
  7. Add uncooked gnocchi and cook uncovered for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and sauce thickened.
  8. Stir in Parmesan and remaining 1 ½ cups chicken stock gradually, adjusting for preferred sauce thickness.
  9. Return chicken to the skillet, optionally cutting into bite-size pieces, and heat through.
  10. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 625kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 2.5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 5.5mg

Notes

This one-pan garlic cream chicken gnocchi is cozy, flavorful, and ready in about an hour—perfect for warming hearts and tummies alike.

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