One-Pan Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi make a simple and delicious weeknight meal. With chicken, gnocchi, and broccoli in a creamy parmesan sauce.

This creamy chicken and gnocchi skillet makes the perfect easy weeknight meal! Soft and chewy gnocchi, tender chicken, and broccoli in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce. It is simple yet satisfying and filling.

I love quick skillet dinners like this one! Or check out my Egg Roll in a Bowl or Creamy Tuscan Chicken.

Ingredients for Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Recipe

How to Make Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

Cook the chicken. Heat the skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil then chicken. Salt and pepper the chicken. Cook until the chicken is cooked through with no pink. Transfer to a clean plate. Set aside.
Cook the gnocchi and broccoli. To the skillet, add the gnocchi, broccoli, and chicken broth. Cook until gnocchi is soft and broccoli is cooked to tender/crisp. Add the chicken back into the pan.
Make the cream sauce. Add garlic, cook until fragrant. Pour in half and half and parmesan, stir to coat. Cook a couple of minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Serve immediately.

Tips/Substitutions

Chop chicken and broccoli into bite sized pieces
Add in more veggies such as spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, etc.
Swap protein- shrimp would be delicous too
Cook chicken breasts whole then cut into strips
Save time by adding in rotisserie chicken and microwave steamed broccoli

FAQ’s

Can I Make This Recipe Keto-Friendly?

This recipe can easily be made keto-friendly by using cauliflower gnocchi. The first time I test this recipe, I used frozen cauliflower gnocchi from Trader Joe’s and it was really good!

Can I Make this Gluten-Free?

Gnocchi is generally made with wheat flour, but this recipe can easily be made gluten-free. Just use gluten-free gnocchi such as DeLallo (gluten-free potato and rice flour gnocchi) or another brand of gluten-free gnocchi.

What to Serve with Chicken and Gnocchi

How to Store Chicken and Gnocchi with Cream Sauce

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi with broccoli, made in one pan for a simple and delicious weeknight meal.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: 30 minutes or less, chicken and gnocchi, easy, gnocchi, one pan meal, quick

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Equipment

skillet or pan

Ingredients

chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
16 ounces shelf stable gnocchi substitute cauliflower gnocchi
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped substitute frozen broccoli
¾ cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic minced
¾ cup half and half
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
crushed red pepper optional

Instructions

Heat the skillet on medium-high heat.
Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil then chicken. Salt and pepper the chicken. Cook until the chicken is cooked through with no pink.
Transfer to a clean plate. Set aside.
To the skillet, add the gnocchi, broccoli, and chicken broth. Cook until the gnocchi is soft and broccoli is cooked to tender/crisp.
Add the chicken back into the pan. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Pour in half and half, parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste, stir to coat. Cook a couple of minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
Serve immediately.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

Frozen gnocchi and broccoli may be used. Reduce the amount of chicken broth to 1/2 cup.

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