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One Pot Gnocchi Chicken

A quick and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi in a creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 16 ounces shelf-stable gnocchi
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup fresh spinach packed
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the gnocchi to the skillet and stir. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
  • Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until the gnocchi are cooked through and have floated to the surface, and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh spinach until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melted.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

This recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli florets or sun-dried tomatoes.