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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

This creamy chicken and gnocchi dish is a quick and hearty meal perfect for busy nights. Soft gnocchi combined with juicy chicken and fresh spinach creates a flavor-packed comfort food that everyone loves.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.25 lbs chicken thighs (4 to 5 thighs)
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter, divided
  • 1 lb dry potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces and season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat cooking oil in a skillet and brown the seasoned chicken for about 6 minutes.
  • Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until softened.
  • Add dry potato gnocchi and 1 tablespoon of butter, sautéing until slightly golden.
  • Incorporate spinach and vegetable broth, cover, and cook until spinach wilts.
  • Stir in heavy cream and remaining butter, then mix in grated Parmesan.
  • Return cooked chicken to skillet, combine gently, and serve hot.

Notes

Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
Gently stir in chicken to maintain the gnocchi’s shape.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 60
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 120