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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 Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 659 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
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
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.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- Protein Options: Feel free to swap out the chicken for other proteins like shrimp or tofu for a tasty twist.
- 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.
- Herb Variations: Fresh parsley is recommended, but dried parsley or even fresh basil can offer a different yet delightful herbaceous note.
- Gnocchi Test: If you're unsure whether the gnocchi is cooked, cut one open to ensure it's the same color and consistency throughout.
- 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 Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
659kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
168mg
(56%)
Sodium
830mg
(35%)
Potassium
579mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2726IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 830mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2726IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.