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Creamy chicken gnocchi with golden chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan in a bowl

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

Creamy chicken gnocchi is a comforting skillet meal with tender gnocchi, juicy chicken, and a rich creamy sauce. It is an easy, flavorful dinner choice for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 427
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts, pounded thin, or thinly sliced as pictured
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning of choice
Creamy Gnocchi
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced or minced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, or similar (see notes)
  • 12 oz / 340 g store-bought gnocchi
  • 2 cups chicken broth (more as needed)
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 cup packed spinach leaves, torn into smaller pieces
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh thyme, to taste
Garnish
  • grated Parmesan, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oil in a large, wide skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken on both sides with the seasoning blend, adding more if needed to coat evenly.
Cooking
  1. Place the seasoned chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (165°F (74°C)). Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the same skillet along with the shallots and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shallots soften.
  3. Stir in the gnocchi and chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the gnocchi becomes tender.
  4. Add the cream and spinach, then stir to combine. Continue cooking at a low simmer for a few minutes to thicken the sauce.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme leaves to taste. Return the chicken to the skillet.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken with creamy gnocchi and spoon additional sauce over the top. Finish with grated Parmesan on top or stirred into the sauce.

Notes

If you’re not into sun-dried tomatoes, tomato bruschetta can be used instead for a juicier, less chewy texture. Sun-dried tomatoes are easier to find and also work well. For the broth, chicken base mixed with water can be used when possible; this recipe used 1 heaping tablespoon mixed with about 2 cups water.