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One Pot Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

One pot chicken gnocchi in skillet with pillowy dumplings and chicken in creamy sauce
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Italian comfort where pillowy store-bought gnocchi and tender chicken cook together in creamy herb-infused sauce creating restaurant-quality dinner in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb store-bought potato gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Extra parmesan for serving

 

  • Lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  • Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
  • Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken in single layer.
  • Cook 5-6 minutes until golden-brown and cooked through.
  • Transfer chicken to plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic.
  • Stir 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add butter, swirl to melt.
  • Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
  • Add basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes if using.
  • Bring to boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add gnocchi directly to boiling broth.
  • Stir gently, cook 3-4 minutes until gnocchi float.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Pour in heavy cream and stir.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes if using.
  • Return chicken to skillet.
  • Simmer 2-3 minutes to thicken sauce.
  • Add spinach one handful at a time, stirring until wilted.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Add broth if too thick.

 

  • Stir in lemon zest if using, garnish with basil.

Notes

  • Use store-bought gnocchi for quick cooking
  • Pat chicken dry for best sear
  • Don’t skip searing – creates flavor foundation
  • Gnocchi floats when done cooking
  • Stir gently to prevent breaking gnocchi
  • Sauce thickens from gnocchi starches naturally
  • Spinach wilts quickly – don’t overcook
  • Remove from heat before adding parmesan
  • Freezing not recommended – gnocchi becomes mushy

 

  • Best served fresh for ideal texture

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