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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi

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A quick and comforting one-pan meal with tender chicken thighs, pillowy potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce—ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: One-Pan
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

1.25 lbs chicken thighs (4–5 thighs), diced into 2-inch pieces

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons cooking oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons salted butter, divided

1 lb potato gnocchi (dry)

2 cups fresh spinach

1 cup vegetable broth

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  2. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, then flip and cook another 3 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet.
  3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until onions are soft and garlic is fragrant.
  4. Add gnocchi and 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes to lightly brown the gnocchi.
  5. Stir in spinach and vegetable broth. Cover and cook for 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts and gnocchi is tender.
  6. Add heavy cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Stir until butter melts and cream is hot but not boiling.
  7. Remove from heat, add Parmesan, and stir until melted into a smooth sauce.
  8. Return chicken to the skillet, gently mixing into the sauce and gnocchi. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use chicken breast instead of thighs for a leaner option.
  • Swap chicken for Italian sausage for a bolder flavor.
  • Replace cream with coconut cream and butter with vegan butter for dairy-free.
  • Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth.
  • Adjust cooking time if using fresh or frozen gnocchi.

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