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Easy Gluten Free Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi

Rich Garlic Butter Chicken Gnocchi! Tender chicken & fluffy gnocchi in a velvety garlic cream sauce. Easy, elevated comfort food for any night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 659
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss well to ensure each piece is fully seasoned.
  3. Add butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Pulse for about 30 seconds, or until the mixture is crumbled and no large pieces of garlic remain.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Add heavy cream and the garlic butter mixture to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the sauce thickens.
  6. Add the gnocchi to the skillet and toss everything together, ensuring the gnocchi is fully covered in sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes to warm the gnocchi, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 659kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 31gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 830mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

  1. Protein Options: Feel free to swap out the chicken for other proteins like shrimp or tofu for a tasty twist.
  2. 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.
  3. Herb Variations: Fresh parsley is recommended, but dried parsley or even fresh basil can offer a different yet delightful herbaceous note.
  4. Gnocchi Test: If you’re unsure whether the gnocchi is cooked, cut one open to ensure it’s the same color and consistency throughout.
  5. 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.

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