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Caprese Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

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Caprese Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, melty mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, finished with a balsamic glaze. It’s a quick and satisfying twist on classic Caprese flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 500 g potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 200 g mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in gnocchi and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly golden and heated through.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes until just softened.
  6. Stir in mozzarella balls and cook until they begin to melt slightly.
  7. Remove from heat, top with fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

Notes

  • Swap chicken for Italian sausage for a richer flavor.
  • Make it vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding zucchini or spinach.
  • For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of cream or a spoonful of pesto.
  • Shredded mozzarella can be used instead of mozzarella balls.
  • Use frozen gnocchi directly—just add a few extra minutes of cook time.

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