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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Recipe

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A delicious and comforting Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi skillet dish, featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed with shallots and sun-dried tomatoes, simmered with pillowy gnocchi in a rich and creamy spinach-infused sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.

  • 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)

Sauté Base

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced or minced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained

Main Ingredients

  • 12 ounces store-bought gnocchi (such as DeLallo)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (more as needed)
  • 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

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, wide skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with your preferred seasoning blend, coating them evenly. Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Sauté Shallots and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil along with the thinly sliced shallots and drained sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the shallots turn golden and soften, infusing the oil and pan with their flavors.
  3. Cook the Gnocchi: Add the store-bought gnocchi to the skillet followed by 2 cups of chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and have absorbed some of the broth flavors.
  4. Add Cream and Spinach: Pour in 1/2 cup of cream and add the torn spinach leaves to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine and reduce the heat to low, allowing the sauce to gently simmer and thicken for a few minutes.
  5. Season and Finish: Season the creamy gnocchi mixture with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme leaves to taste. Return the cooked chicken breasts back to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce to warm through.
  6. Serve: Plate portions of chicken with a generous scoop of the creamy gnocchi and sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for extra richness and flavor. Enjoy immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil work best to add richness and depth; drain well before using.
  • You can adjust seasoning amounts depending on your seasoning blend and personal taste preferences.
  • If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash more chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
  • Use fresh thyme for best flavor, but dried thyme can be substituted in smaller amounts.
  • The gnocchi cooks quickly, so ensure you simmer just until tender to avoid overcooking.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/creamy-chicken-and-gnocchi-recipe/