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One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

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A comforting one-pan creamy chicken and gnocchi dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce with soft potato gnocchi and fresh spinach. This hearty meal comes together quickly and delivers warm, satisfying flavors with minimal cleanup.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: One-Pan / Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 16 oz potato gnocchi
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add the gnocchi and stir briefly with the onions and garlic.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
  8. Stir in the Italian seasoning and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  9. Cook until the gnocchi becomes tender and the sauce begins to thicken.
  10. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and fresh spinach.
  11. Cook until the spinach wilts and the sauce becomes creamy.
  12. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and allow it to warm through.
  13. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish before serving.

Notes

  • Store-bought potato gnocchi works perfectly and cooks quickly in the sauce.
  • Mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes can be added for extra flavor.
  • Replace part of the cream with milk or half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
  • A squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavor.
  • Spinach can be replaced with kale or arugula.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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