Description
This Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy sauce come together to create a delicious meal that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, pounded thin, or thinly sliced as pictured
- 1 tablespoon seasoning of choice (e.g., McCormick rotisserie chicken seasoning)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced or minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
- 12 ounces store-bought gnocchi
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 cup packed spinach leaves, torn into smaller pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme, to taste
- Grated Parmesan, to taste
Instructions
- Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Shallots: In the same pan, sauté shallots and sun-dried tomatoes until golden and softened.
- Gnocchi: Add gnocchi and broth, simmer until tender.
- Cream: Stir in cream and spinach, simmer to thicken the sauce.
- Season: Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Add chicken back in.
- Serve: Plate chicken with creamy gnocchi, sauce, and Parmesan on top.
Notes
- You can use any preferred seasoning for the chicken.
- Adjust the amount of broth based on desired sauce consistency.
- Feel free to add additional veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
