Rich and comforting chicken gnocchi
Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 29 minutes Description
This rich and comforting chicken gnocchi is a one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy spinach sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect cozy dinner for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- olive oil
- skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- garlic minced
- Italian seasoning
- red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- chicken broth
- heavy cream or half and half for a lighter option
- Parmesan cheese grated
- potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- fresh spinach chopped
- sun-dried tomatoes chopped (optional)
- butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the ChickenHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Add chicken pieces, season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Step 2: Build the Creamy SauceIn the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.Bring to a gentle simmer and add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Step 3: Cook the GnocchiAdd gnocchi directly to the skillet (no need to pre-boil).Stir and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes until gnocchi becomes soft and the sauce thickens.
- Step 4: Finish the DishStir in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes (if using), and butter.Return the chicken to the skillet and mix everything together.Simmer for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Step 5: Serve And EnjoyGarnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil (optional).Serve hot and enjoy!