Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken and soft gnocchi in a creamy sauce, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sundried tomato oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, seasoning with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add butter and garlic: Stir in the butter and minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until the garlic is fragrant.
- Build the sauce: Pour in the chicken stock and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the gnocchi: Add the gnocchi to the skillet and cook according to package instructions, usually around 2-3 minutes until they float to the top.
- Incorporate vegetables and seasonings: Stir in the sundried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and spinach, mixing until the spinach wilts.
- Finish with cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted. Serve warm.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken; add fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
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