Description

This One-Pan Chicken and Gnocchi recipe combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy sauce infused with garlic, Parmesan, and spinach for a comforting and easy weeknight meal. Cooked entirely in a single skillet, it’s a flavorful dish inspired by Italian cuisine that comes together quickly with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Vegetables and Aromatics

1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup baby spinach

Main Ingredients

1 (16 oz) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional and Garnish

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté onions and garlic: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning.
Cook the gnocchi: Add the shelf-stable potato gnocchi to the skillet along with the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi are soft and tender and the sauce begins to thicken.
Combine and finish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the baby spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and everything is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Notes

Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
Add mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or peas for extra vegetables and flavor.
For a crispier texture, pan-sear the gnocchi separately before adding broth and cream.
This dish can be made nut-free as specified, but ensure other ingredients do not contain nuts.