Description
This Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi is a one-skillet meal packed with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, sundried tomatoes, and baby spinach in a rich, garlicky Parmesan sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting dish is perfect for quick dinner ideas and easy dinner recipes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or sundried tomato oil)
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into 3/4 – 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken stock
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 16 oz (450g) gnocchi
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Sauté Chicken – In a 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the Sauce – In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Deglaze with chicken stock, scraping up browned bits for flavor.
- Cook the Gnocchi – Add heavy cream and gnocchi, letting it simmer for 5 minutes until tender and sauce thickens.
- Add Flavor – Stir in smoked paprika, sundried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Finish with Spinach – Add baby spinach, stirring until wilted. If needed, add a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
- Combine & Serve – Return cooked chicken to the pan, mix well, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Protein Swap – Use shrimp or turkey instead of chicken.
- Make it Lighter – Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Extra Flavor – Add red pepper flakes for spice!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg