Chicken Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Brown Butter

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    26 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    583 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Chicken Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Brown Butter

This quick, easy, comforting dinner has chicken and mushrooms with gnocchi cooked with the flavors of garlic, sage, and thyme in a rich brown butter sauce -- and it's ready in less than 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated or shelf-stable potato gnocchi (I like Delallo brand)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces Sliced Fresh Mushrooms
  • 1 tick (½ cup) salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (such as from a rotisserie chicken)
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: additional fresh herbs, toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped, toasted nuts, Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  1. Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of salted boiling water, according to package instructions (about 3-4 minutes). Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until starting to brown, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, shallot, garlic, thyme, and sage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until you start to see little brown specks begin to form at the bottom of the pan and the butter has a nutty aroma, about 4-5 minutes (be careful not to cook the butter too long or it will burn).
  3. Turn the heat to low. Add the chicken and the cooked gnocchi to the skillet. Gently toss to coat in the warm butter sauce. Cook, stirring, just until warmed through – about 1 more minute.
  4. Garnish with additional fresh herbs, toasted pumpkin seeds, or toasted nuts; serve immediately.

Notes

  • Instead of the chicken, use cooked Italian sausage, smoked sausage, or leftover turkey.
  • Try other herbs of your choice, such as rosemary, basil, parsley or oregano.
  • Swap out the mushrooms and use other vegetables of your choice. Cooked broccoli or sautéed zucchini are nice options. You can also stir fresh spinach or frozen peas into the sauce at the very end.
  • While cooking the brown butter sauce, deglaze the pan with a little bit of dry white wine to add extra depth and flavor to the sauce. You only need about 1/4th of a cup of wine to complement the umami flavors of the shallots and mushrooms.
  • Use the meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken for a simple shortcut and great added flavor. If you prefer, you can cook your own chicken at home or use leftovers from a previous meal. If starting with raw chicken, you'll need about 1 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs. Boil the meat for about 15 minutes, or until cooked through, then chop or shred to use in this recipe. Alternatively, you can cook the chicken in the skillet before starting on the sauce.
  • Fresh herbs are always best, so use fresh sage and fresh thyme in this dish.
  • Garnish the finished dish with toasted pumpkin seeds or toasted nuts (such as almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, or walnuts) for great flavor and crunch. Additional herbs or some grated Parmesan cheese are also nice touches.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of the recipe Calories 583kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 642mg (27%) Potassium 397mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 804IU (16%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 583 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the recipe
Calories 583kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 642mg 27%
Potassium 397mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 804IU 16%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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