Description
Savory garlic butter chicken gnocchi blends Italian comfort with rich, creamy textures. Hearty ingredients meld together, creating a satisfying meal that welcomes you to indulge in its delicious simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces)
- 1 lb (1 pound) gnocchi (uncooked)
- 6 tbsps (6 tablespoons) butter (unsalted)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoon) smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp (1 tablespoon) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ tsp (½ teaspoon) salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp (¼ teaspoon) pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Gnocchi Preparation: Cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float and become tender, then drain and set aside for later incorporation.
- Chicken Seasoning: Generously massage chicken breasts with a blend of kosher salt, black pepper, and smoky paprika, ensuring complete and even coverage of the meat.
- Garlic Butter Infusion: Blend unsalted butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until a fragrant, well-integrated sauce develops.
- Chicken Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then expertly sear seasoned chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes, achieving a golden-brown exterior and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Sauce Development: Introduce heavy cream and garlic butter mixture to the skillet, reducing heat to medium and allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for 4-5 minutes, creating a rich, velvety consistency.
- Final Fusion: Gently fold cooked gnocchi into the creamy sauce, ensuring each dumpling is thoroughly coated and heated, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and textures.
- Serving Presentation: Plate the dish immediately, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish, and serve while steaming hot to maximize flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Master Gnocchi Timing: Cook gnocchi precisely until they float, preventing mushy or undercooked dumplings for perfect texture.
- Spice Massage Technique: Thoroughly rub seasonings into chicken to maximize flavor penetration and create a more intense taste profile.
- Sauce Emulsion Secret: Blend garlic butter ingredients until ultra-smooth for a consistently rich and aromatic sauce that coats ingredients evenly.
- Temperature Control Trick: Maintain medium heat when simmering sauce to prevent separation and ensure a creamy, luxurious consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg