1poundboneless, skinless chicken breastscut into bite-sized pieces
1tablespoonolive oil
0.5teaspoonsalt
0.25teaspoonblack pepper
1mediumonionchopped
3clovesgarlicminced
1cupchicken broth
0.5cupheavy cream
16ouncesshelf-stable gnocchi
1cupgrated Parmesan cheese
0.5cupfresh spinachpacked
0.25cupfresh parsleychopped, 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.