Creamy Herb and Garlic Chicken Over Gnocchi
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this creamy herb and garlic chicken over gnocchi, a dish perfect for weeknights yet elegant enough for special occasions. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are nestled in a velvety sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a trio of fresh herbs—parsley, thyme, and basil. The pillowy potato gnocchi perfectly soaks up the rich, fragrant sauce, making every bite irresistibly satisfying. Quick and easy with a 50-minute total prep and cook time, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal right at home. Serve it with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete, flavor-packed dinner your family will adore. Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, chicken over gnocchi, easy comfort food dinner, herb and garlic chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 pound Potato gnocchi
- 8 cups Water (for boiling gnocchi)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (for boiling gnocchi)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear on each side for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the chopped parsley, thyme, and basil to the sauce. Stir well and let the sauce simmer gently for 3–5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potato gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions, usually 2–3 minutes or until the gnocchi float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet with the sauce, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Simmer for 2 minutes to warm through.
Serve the chicken and sauce over the cooked gnocchi. Garnish with additional chopped parsley or grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 185.7 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.7 g | 454% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 974 mg | 325% | |
| Sodium | 8337 mg | 362% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 261.3 g | 523% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1120 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 988 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
