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Why You’ll Love My Recipe

My Chicken ala King Gnocchi Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal that’s packed with tender chicken, veggies, and delicious gnocchi. It’s a family-friendly way to get a cozy dinner on the table without a pile of dishes to wash!

Use my Air Fryer Chicken Thighs or Instant Pot Chicken Breast in this recipe for extra-juicy, flavourful chicken. You can also try my Chicken Cordon Bleu or Chicken Gnocchi Soup for another comforting, filling meal!

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Karlynn’s Recipe Notes

Skill Level: This recipe is easy to make, especially since the gnocchi cooks right in the skillet!
Total Time: You’ll need about 1 hour and 10 minutes to make this meal.
Variations: Add some cooked, chopped bacon, spinach, Parmesan cheese, or Cajun Seasoning to this skillet for extra flavor! Pair it with my Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles, a Classic Wedge Salad, or my Homemade Bread Bowls for a full-on feast.
Tools For This Recipe: You will need a knife for chopping, a large, deep-sided skillet, and a spatula for sautéing and serving.

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What You’ll Need for Ingredients

Chicken: You’ll need chopped, cooked chicken for this recipe! Karlynn’s Tip: Leftover chicken from a previous meal works perfectly, or grab a rotisserie chicken from the store for a quick and easy option.

Gnocchi: Use your favorite store-bought gnocchi in this skillet, or take things up a notch and make it by hand. Gnocchi soaks up all of the delicious flavors as it cooks in the savoury chicken broth!

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Vegetables: You’ll need white onion, mushrooms, minced garlic, carrots, green peas, and pimentos. Karlynn’s Tip: If you don’t have pimentos on hand, feel free to use chopped roasted red peppers instead!

Heavy Cream: Mixed with cornstarch, heavy cream creates a rich, creamy sauce that brings the whole dish together.

Seasonings: This recipe uses dried thyme, celery salt, salt, and pepper for seasoning. Karlynn’s Tip: For extra flavor, add paprika, cayenne, oregano, or try my Cajun Seasoning Recipe!

How To Make My Chicken ala King Gnocchi Skillet

This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.

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In a large, deep-sided skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onions, mushrooms, and carrots over medium heat for about 15 minutes, until the onions are soft.
Add the garlic, thyme, and celery salt, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until browned and fragrant.
Pour in the chicken stock, cover the skillet, and simmer over medium-low heat for another 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Add in the gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions.
For more sauce, add more chicken broth after the gnocchi has cooked.
Whisk together the cream and cornstarch, add to the skillet, and keep whisking until the mixture is smooth with no lumps.
Mix in the chicken, peas, and pimentos, then add salt and pepper to taste.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken and the peas, sprinkle with freshly minced parsley, and serve!

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Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Chicken ala King Gnocchi Skillet

Chicken Thighs or Breasts: Chicken breasts are a classic choice for this dish, but diced boneless, skinless chicken thighs are very forgiving in a skillet meal. They’ll stay tender and juicy while simmering in the sauce!
Crispy Gnocchi: For an even better texture, pan-sear your dry gnocchi in a bit of butter or olive oil until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet, make your sauce, and add them back in to simmer. This gives the gnocchi a deliciously crispy exterior!
Fresh or Frozen Peas: You can use either fresh or frozen peas in this recipe. Both work perfectly and add a lovely pop of colour to the skillet!

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Storage Instructions

Refrigerator: Once cooled, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through. Add a splash of chicken broth or cream if the sauce has thickened too much!

Freezer: This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, as the creamy sauce and gnocchi can change texture when frozen and reheated. If you do freeze it, store it in an airtight, freezer-safe container for 2-3 months following USDA food safety guidelines, and thaw in the fridge before reheating.

More Delicious Chicken Recipes

Chicken is one of the most versatile proteins for a great meal! If you love it as much as we do, give one of my Chicken & Poultry recipes a try next:

My Chicken Caruso uses leftover chicken or turkey with veggies for a nutritious and filling weeknight meal!
Perfect for tomato lovers, this Smashed Tomato Chicken is a delicious one-pot dish that’s quick enough for lunch or dinner.
With a creamy white wine sauce, my tender Chicken Fricassee is best served over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

And there you have it, folks! This Chicken ala King Gnocchi Skillet is a cozy, hearty meal that the whole family will love.

Give this recipe a try, make it your own, and don’t forget to let me know how it turned out in the comments below! I always love hearing about your kitchen adventures.

Happy Cooking!

Karlynn