Description
This One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Dish is a delicious and creamy Italian-inspired meal that is easy to make and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach come together in a flavorful sauce that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dish:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add chicken, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes. Cook until slightly softened.
- Add gnocchi and chicken broth, simmer covered until tender.
- Stir in cream and Parmesan. Cook until sauce is creamy.
- Fold in spinach, cook until wilted. Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra vegetables.
- This dish reheats well and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
