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This Skillet Creamy Chicken and Parmesan Gnocchi is the perfect cold-weather dinner – quick, easy, warming, and delicious! Pan-seared seasoned chicken in a kale and white wine creamy sauce. Cooked together with mini potato gnocchi for a complete dinner that’s made in just one-pan on the stovetop. Truly one of those all-in-one dinners that everyone at the table will love. It’s delicious, especially when served with bread and a side salad. Such a cozy one-pot dinner with rich, comforting flavors.
Some recipes are just a touch more special than others, and I think this is one of those recipes. I knew the minute I had the idea that this gnocchi recipe had the potential to be a new family favorite, and I was not wrong!
I served this over the weekend, making two large skillets of chicken gnocchi. My family ate every last piece of chicken and scooped up every drip of creamy wine sauce. We loved this one. I think the sauce has the best taste!
Often, you’ll find me sharing skillet chicken and orzo recipes. In fact, one of my most popular recipes is my skillet sun-dried tomato chicken. It’s a dish I make on repeat, especially when I have my family in town.
I wanted to switch things up a little this past weekend and try something new. I don’t cook with gnocchi often, so I thought I’d use a yummy potato gnocchi in my sauce! This is amazing and comes together quickly. Plus, it’s all made in one skillet!
Here are steps to making this chicken and gnocchi
Step 1: season the chicken
Before you begin cooking, you should season and flour the chicken. Start with fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Then, mix paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper with a scoop of flour.
Grab your chicken. I recommend using smaller chicken thighs or chicken cutlets. Then toss them in the flour to coat them fully. The flour on the chicken creates a crispy coating, allowing the sauce to really stick to it.
Step 2: cook the bacon and sear the chicken
Find a large skillet; I always use cast iron. Cook the bacon until extra crispy. During the final minute of cooking, add fresh rosemary. Then, pull the bacon out of the pan and set aside.
Now add a sliver of butter and pan-sear the chicken until the crust is golden and the butter browns around the chicken. Take the chicken out of the skillet. Place on the same plate as the bacon.
Step 3: make the wine sauce
Add the remaining butter, shallots, and minced garlic to the same skillet. Get them cooking. Then, add a dry white wine and your favorite chicken broth. I love to use chicken bone broth for added protein, but you could also use vegetable broth.
Let the wine simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in the cream, kale, and potato gnocchi. I love using a mini potato gnocchi. Cook until the gnocchi float, about 4-5 minutes. Then, slide the chicken right on in and sprinkle over the parmesan cheese. Then take the skillet and place it in the oven to finish up the cooking.
When the cheese is all melted and the cream sauce is bubbling up around the chicken, you can pull the skillet out of the oven. Add the rosemary and bacon to the top, then finish with freshly cracked black pepper. It’s going to look so yummy!
I’ve served this a few times now. It’s quickly becoming a dinner I can count on that everyone will enjoy. So far, I’ve only made this with kale, but adding sun-dried tomatoes or baby spinach would be delicious too. Or use broccoli and maybe add some cheddar cheese. YUM!
Looking for other simple dinners? Here are my favorites:
Crockpot Thai Short Ribs with Coconut Rice
Baked Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Chowder
One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo
Herby Buttered Balsamic Mushroom Ravioli
Smothered Chicken in Mushroom Wine Pan Sauce
Lastly, if you make this Skillet Creamy Chicken and Parmesan Gnocchi, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Skillet Creamy Chicken and Parmesan Gnocchi
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 515 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 6 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 4 slices thick cut bacon,
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine wine
- 1/2 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/2-1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups roughly chopped kale
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven 400° F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the flour, paprika, cayenne, and 1 tablespoon of thyme to a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken through the flour mixture and toss to coat.2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. During the last minute of cooking, add the rosemary. Remove the bacon to a plate. 3. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter, then add the chicken. Sear on both sides until golden, 3-5 minutes per side. Add another tablespoon of butter and allow the butter to brown around the chicken, about 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet to a plate.3. To the same skillet, add 1 more tablespoon of butter, the shallots, garlic, a tablespoon of thyme, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the wine, then the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes, pour in the cream. Add the kale and gnocchi. Cook for 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float. Slide the chicken back into the skillet. Sprinkle over the parmesan. Transfer to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling around the chicken. 4. Serve the chicken, gnocchi, and sauce topped with bacon. YUM.
This post was originally published on November 30, 2023
Can additional broth be used in place of the wine?
Hey Shay,
Totally, that will work nicely for you! I hope you love this dish, let me know if you give it a try!
This dish exceeded expectations. It is rich & creamy and very filling. I usually slice my chicken breasts in half lengthwise for thinner breasts, which I did for this recipe and it worked great. I also had pre-cooked bacon so I missed out on the bacon flavor (residual grease in the pan) when I browned the chicken, but it did save me a little time putting the dish together. I loved that you did not have to cook the gnocchi before hand, that it just cooks in the sauce. This would be a great one for company.
Thanks so much, Lindsey! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! Have a great Monday!
A new recipe to try and absolutely company worthy! I substituted spinach and used steak cut bacon. It is creamy and delicious! We had leftovers a few days later and my husband raved how it was just as delicious as the first night! Tieghan, your recipes never disappoint.
Hey Denice,
Fantastic! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your comment, love to hear it turned out well for you!
Have the best weekend!
This seemed like an easy weeknight recipe, and it was excellent and very filling. But I was confused with the small amount of liquid how do you expect the gnocchi to “float”? I just them simmer till they were soft and had adsorbed some of the sauce.
Thanks for a great recipe!
John
Hey John,
Perfect! Love to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it! Happy Holidays!🎁🎄
Omg!! Sauce is amazing! Comfort food for sure!!!
Thanks so much, Kristine:) Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you! Happy Holidays!
This was a delicious dish. I used mushrooms instead of kale which was great. I also used fusilli pasta instead of gnocchi. The bacon adds great flavor. I’ll be making this again.
Hey Nancy,
Awesome!! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe and thanks for sharing what worked well for you! Happy Fall!
This recipe is phenomenal – I’ve made it for both foodies and folks with simple palettes (my husband dislikes recipes with wine) – both LOVED this dish. Seriously, perfection.
I’ve been making my own gnocchi using a simple recipe that uses instant mashed potatoes; it adds another 15-20 mins to the process but it’s worth it!
Hey Mikela,
I appreciate you giving this recipe a go, great to hear it turned out well for you!
Wow! Literally one of the best hbh meals I’ve made! I added mushrooms because I love them and had them on hand. Great addition to an already fantastic meal! Highly recommend.
Hey Olivia,
Happy Sunday! I’m thrilled to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! xx
I’ve never written a review before, but I’ve made this recipe enough times now that I owe it to Tieghan & her team! This recipe is my go-to one pan recipe when I want to impress family and friends, and is an absolute favorite in our home. Everyone compliments it, saying they feel like they’re eating at a restaurant. The flavor is incredible! I use dried herbs since that’s what I have on hand typically, and it turns out amazing every time. I’d recommend mostly cooking the gnocchi before adding in kale/spinach, that way the pan isn’t too full and you can see that they are done cooking when they float to the top!
Hi Liz,
Wonderful! Love to hear this recipe is always a winner, I appreciate you making it so often! Have the best weekend:)
Absolutely lovely recipe. Simple but stunning!
Hi Beth,
Yay!! Love to hear this dish turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! Have a great day! xx
I’m OBSESSED with this recipe! I make it whenever it’s cold, or when I want something hearty and filling. Absolute 10/10! It’s a staple in our rotation and I always look forward to when I get to have it for dinner and leftovers!
Hi Maarika,
Wonderful! Thank you for making this dish so often and your comment, so glad it always turns out nicely for you! Happy New Year!🎆 xT
Another fool-proof, cook for company meal. Prepared yesterday, let flavors come together in fridge overnight. Served with baby tomato salad, garlic bread, and fresh green beans. My friends loved it!!
Hey Donna,
I appreciate you trying this recipe and your comment, love to hear it turned out well! Happy Holidays! xxT
Made it this weekend and it was a big hit! I forgot to crumble the bacon on top, but I added sundried tomatoes and everyone thought it was a great addition. Thanks!
Hey Laura,
Awesome! Thanks so much for trying this recipe and your comment! Glad to hear it was enjoyed. Have a great week! x
We love this recipe – we are raving about it as we eat this delicious concoction of flavors! I would love to share this with friends; however, it is really labor intensive up to when you place it in the oven! If I am entertaining I like to spend time with my guests rather than being in the kitchen! Could you help with this?
Hey Linda,
Awesome! Thanks so much for trying this recipe and your comment! Glad to hear it was enjoyed. You could just fully make the recipe ahead of time and then pop in the oven on low to warm through. Have a great week! x
Love, love this recipe!
Hey there,
Fantastic! So glad to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Have the best week! x
Hi! Is it possible not to cook this in the oven? Could you instead just leave it on the burner either covered or uncovered for 10 minutes?
Hey Carrie,
Sure, I would just cover it for another 10 minutes, that should work nicely for you:) Have a great weekend! xT
This looks so good! How do you think it would it taste with spinach or broccoli instead of kale?
Hi Kelly,
Spinach would be a great option in place of the kale. I hope you love this recipe! xx
Can I make this with homemade ricotta gnocchi
Hey Carol,
Sure, I don’t see why not! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT