Chicken and Mushroom Gnocchi Skillet
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
425 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken and Mushroom Gnocchi Skillet
Description
Chicken and Mushroom Gnocchi Skillet features potato gnocchi cooked briefly to tender before being combined with diced, herb-seasoned chicken breast pan-seared to a golden finish. Sautéing mushrooms with garlic develops earthiness and aroma, incorporated alongside the gnocchi in a skillet sauce made creamy by butter, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Red pepper flakes provide a mild heat contrast while fresh baby spinach is stirred in to wilt gently, adding color and freshness.
The dish relies on dividing the olive oil to cook chicken first for proper browning, then mushrooms and garlic to avoid burning, ensuring each component retains its character. Finishing with grated Parmigiano Reggiano ties the flavors together, adding nuttiness and sharpness. This offers a rich yet balanced skillet meal with bite-sized gnocchi as the base, tender chicken for protein, and vegetables for balance.
Serve this with a side salad and garlic bread to complete a satisfying dinner. The dish can be prepared in one pan, reducing cleanup and emphasizing the interplay of creamy sauce and sautéed ingredients.
Pair with garlic bread and a simple salad to round out the meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb potato gnocchi imported from Italy
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 chicken breast diced, large
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon basil dried
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup mushroom sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 cup spinach finely chopped, fresh baby
- ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese freshly grated, PDO
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil, add gnocchi and boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, basil, thyme, and parsley. Bring 2 tablespoons oil to heat in a large skillet, add chicken and saute 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a plate or bowl and set aside.
- Add butter and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, along with mushrooms and garlic. Saute 1-2 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Add gnocchi, chicken, chicken broth, heavy cream, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir until sauce starts boiling. Stir in spinach until tender and wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle Parmigiano Reggiano over the top and serve.
Notes
- Serve alongside garlic bread and a crisp salad for a complete dinner.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1043IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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