Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

a bowl of gnocchi coated in a creamy sauce with tomatoes, spinach and sliced chicken

5 from 8 votes

A scrumptious Chicken Gnocchi Skillet that combines soft and pillowy gnocchi with chicken, spinach and tomatoes, all coated in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: chicken gnocchi, chicken gnocchi skillet

Servings:

Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

1 lb. potato gnocchi
1 tbsp olive oil
1.5 lb. chicken thighs boneless, skinless
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup onion diced
1 tbsp butter
1 pint grape tomatoes halved
4 garlic cloves minced
5 oz. spinach
1 cup chicken broth divided
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp all purpose flour
3/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions

Cook gnocchi according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the salt, garlic powder and smoked paprika, then place it smooth side down into the warm skillet. Pan-sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, then transfer it to a plate.
Add a splash of broth to the skillet to scrape up any brown bits, then add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the butter and allow it to melt, then add the tomatoes, garlic and a pinch of salt and cook for 3 minutes. Last, add in the spinach and stir until it's wilted.
Pour the remaining broth into a bowl or glass measuring cup, along with the cream and flour; whisk to combine. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring it to a low simmer. Slowly stir in the parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth, then simmer it for 2 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Add in the cooked gnocchi and stir so that it's coated in the sauce. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Garnish the whole dish with salt, pepper and extra cheese and enjoy!

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Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation

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