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One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi
One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi combines sautéed bite-sized chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and pillowy gnocchi in a creamy sauce rich with half-and-half and cheeses. This dish melds tender ingredients with a cheesy, slightly tangy base for a satisfying meal that is prepared entirely in one pan, saving cleanup and time.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
606 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or oil reserved from sun dried tomatoes
- 1 pound chicken breast skinless and boneless, cut into small pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup shallot chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup tomatoes drained and chopped, keep the oil, sun dried
- 1 cup half and half cream
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 pounds gnocchi
- 2 cups spinach chopped, fresh
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. (see notes).
- Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook until it starts to brown, should take 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the shallots, garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minuets.
- Add the half and half cream, chicken broth and stir. Bring to a simmer then stir in the uncooked gnocchi. Cook until gnocchi are tender, and sauce has thickened, should take about 4 to 5 minutes, they should also absorb and thicken the sauce.
- Add spinach and fold into the mixture until wilted. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
- Stir in the cheeses, cheese should melt almost immediately.
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Notes
- Using oil from sun-dried tomatoes instead of olive oil adds extra flavor, but either works.
- Half-and-half is a blend of milk and light cream, found near dairy in stores.
- Store-bought gnocchi from the pasta aisle is convenient and effective for this dish.
- Freshly grated cheese provides a smoother sauce compared to pre-shredded types with additives.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or sausage, or add more vegetables for variation.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
606kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1224mg
(51%)
Potassium
689mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1462IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
389mg
(39%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 606
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 606kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1224mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 689mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1462IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 389mg | 39% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.