Description
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Toss chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add garlic: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer the gnocchi: Add gnocchi and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until gnocchi is tender.
- Make it creamy: Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and thickened.
- Finish: Fold in spinach until wilted. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and top with fresh basil. Serve hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Substitute spinach with kale or arugula if preferred.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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