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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 creamy kale and white wine parmesan sauce. Cooked together with mini potato gnocchi for a complete dinner that’s made in just ONE skillet. 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 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 and 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 is just the yummiest!
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 recipe 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 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 big 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 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 instead of regular 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 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 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 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.
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.
Unnnnbelievably delicious! Perfect meal for a cold winter night. Thanks for another amazing dinner 😊
Happy Friday! Thank you for trying out this recipe, and have a great weekend! xT
Delicious! Proper one pan supper 😊xx
Oh my goodness this is a new favorite in our home! So simple and soooo delicious! The leftovers were still amazing, too. Will definitely be adding to my rotation. Thank you!!
Thank you for giving this recipe a try! Hope you have a great rest of your week! 🙂 xT
What can you sub instead of the white wine?
You can use chicken broth! 🙂 xT
Can you substitute fresh spinach for frozen?
Hi there! Yes, that should work just fine! 🙂 xT
1st recipe I’ve tried from HBH. Delicious! Easy to make.
Definitely a keeper.
Thank you so much! So glad you loved your first HBH recipe! xT
This was delicious. Had it for dinner last night. I was looking to use up a package of gnocchi I had sitting around with some leftover holiday ingredients. My heavy cream was past its date and curdled already so I used half and half and also spinach instead of kale and I had rosemary outside but thyme looked sad so I used dry. This all worked out to one great dinner on a chilly night.
Thank you sooo much Pam! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! xT
One more thing: this took a lot longer to make than directions say! Half Baked Harvest recipes usually do but they are worth it!!
Hi there! I appreciate the feedback! Thank you! xT
So flavorful! I adapted it a bit:
Instead of heavy cream I used almond milk with a little bit of left over flour mixture whisked in. I used rosemary instead of thyme. I added mushrooms and arugula and dandelion greens instead of kale. I put the chopped cooked bacon into the sauce with the chicken, topped with Parmesan and cooked on top of the stove instead of the oven. It all worked and was delicious!
Thank you for the feedback Mickey! I appreciate it! xT
DELICIOUS AND SO SIMPLE!!
Hey! Thank you so much for trying the recipe out! Love to hear that it was enjoyed! 🙂 xT
This is my absolute favorite!❤️ YUMMY!!!
Thank you sooo much Sherri! So glad you loved this recipe! xT
Made this for dinner tonight and loved it! My husband dubbed it “a restaurant-quality meal” with some of the most tender chicken he’s ever had.
Thank you for all the outstanding recipes. Keep ‘em comin’!
Hi Samantha! Thank you sooo much for giving this recipe a try! I hope you enjoyed it! xT
This was delicious! Making it for Christmas Eve!
Hi! Thank you so much for giving the recipe a try! Hope you have an amazing Christmas! xT
Is this a recipe I can make in advance, freeze, and reheat a few days later?
Hi Hannah! I think that should work just fine! xT
The flavor profile for this is delectable and my kids love it too so double bonus! I didn’t put chicken broth and used regular milk (didn’t have cream). And I did your sweet potato gnocchi recipe!
Thank you so much Teresa! xT