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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Recipe

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This Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi recipe is a quick and easy skillet meal featuring tender chicken breasts, soft gnocchi, and a luscious creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner served with a simple green salad.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts, pounded thin or thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning of choice (e.g., McCormick rotisserie chicken seasoning)

Gnocchi:

  • 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

Finishers:

  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh thyme, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large wide skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts on both sides evenly with your seasoning blend. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. Sauté Shallots and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the sliced shallots, and drained sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the shallots are golden and softened, releasing their flavors.
  3. Cook Gnocchi: Add the store-bought gnocchi and 2 cups of chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and cooked through.
  4. Add Cream and Spinach: Stir in 1/2 cup cream and 1 cup torn spinach leaves. Keep the mixture at a low simmer for a few minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly and the spinach wilt.
  5. Season and Combine: Season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme leaves to taste. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the creamy gnocchi mixture to warm through.
  6. Serve: Plate the chicken pieces with a generous scoop of creamy gnocchi and spoon extra sauce on top. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the dish to enhance the flavor. Serve immediately for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • If sun-dried tomatoes are not preferred, tomato bruschetta can be used as a juicier alternative.
  • Using a quality chicken broth, such as Better Than Bouillon chicken base diluted in water, adds robust flavor.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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