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Delicious creamy chicken and gnocchi in a bowl garnished with parsley.
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Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

Creamy, comforting, and full of juicy chicken and pillowy gnocchi, this dish is a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a hug on a plate.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, patted dry
  • 16 oz potato gnocchi, store-bought
  • 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1 cup chicken broth, low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated if possible
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic, fresh
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken cubes in the seasoned flour until well coated, shaking off excess.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken in a single layer and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce gently simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add the gnocchi directly to the skillet. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring once, until the gnocchi are soft and tender.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together until hot and well coated in the creamy sauce. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan sprinkled on top.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan and avoid overcrowding the pan when searing chicken. Adjust seasoning to taste.