![['Close-up of creamy chicken and gnocchi with garnished basil.', 'Side view of a bowl filled with creamy chicken and gnocchi dish.', 'Juicy chicken and gnocchi in a creamy sauce, highlighted with sun-dried tomatoes.', 'Delicious bowl of gnocchi and chicken in a rich creamy texture, topped with basil.']](https://chickenrecipeworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/creamy-chicken-and-gnocchi_1_U1.webp)
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi
A rich and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
olive oil, chicken, seasonings
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (, drained and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb gnocchi
- ¼ cup fresh sliced basil leaves (, plus more for garnish, if desired)
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi as per package; optionally sauté in butter until golden.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder; sear in oil 5–6 min per side until cooked; chop into pieces.
- In the same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic 30 sec, stir in flour, then add broth, seasonings, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until thickened. Lower heat, add milk, cream, and Parmesan.
- Add chicken, gnocchi, and basil to sauce; stir to combine.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and basil before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine during sauce preparation.