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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi in a skillet with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes for a healthy dinner idea

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi


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

Description

This one-pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a light cream sauce. It’s a quick and comforting dinner that feels indulgent yet balanced.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup light cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season with salt pepper and half the Italian seasoning

    2. In a heavy skillet heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat

    3. Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through about 5–6 minutes then remove and set aside

    4. In the same skillet sauté garlic and sun dried tomatoes until fragrant about 1 minute

    5. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes scraping up brown bits

    6. Stir in light cream and simmer until the sauce thickens about 3–4 minutes

    7. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float then drain

    8. Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce

    9. Return the chicken to the skillet add spinach and Parmesan and stir until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts

    10. Taste and adjust seasoning then serve immediately

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: skillet
    • Cuisine: italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
    • Calories: 420
    • Sodium: 480
    • Fat: 16
    • Carbohydrates: 36
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 32

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