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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Skillet (25 Mins)

Tender seared chicken breast bites and pillowy potato gnocchi simmered in a luscious garlic parmesan herb cream sauce with fresh spinach. 25-minute one-skillet dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 lbs boneless skinless halal chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 16 oz potato gnocchi (uncooked, shelf-stable or fresh)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken bone broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated from a block)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden; flip and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  3. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet. Add uncooked gnocchi and toast gently for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken bone broth, scraping browned bits from pan bottom. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 3 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
  5. Uncover, add heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in freshly grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Return seared chicken and resting juices to skillet.
  7. Add baby spinach, toss gently for 1 minute until wilted. Garnish with chopped parsley and cracked pepper, and serve warm immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1250IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3.2mg

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