Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pan chicken and gnocchi dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy sauce come together with spinach, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Gnocchi:
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Add garlic, gnocchi, chicken broth, and cream to the skillet. Simmer until gnocchi are tender and sauce thickens.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in spinach until wilted, then add Parmesan cheese and cherry tomatoes. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter dish.
- For added flavor, sprinkle in red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
