Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi
This creamy chicken and gnocchi is a one-pan comfort food meal made with tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, spinach, and sundried tomatoes in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet 12-inch stainless
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sundried tomato oil
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into ¾ – 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken stock and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi, cover and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender and sauce thickens.
- Stir in smoked paprika, sundried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add spinach and stir again until wilted.
- Return chicken to pan and let everything simmer another 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with dry white wine. Use sundried tomato oil for added flavor.