Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
581 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi
Description
Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi features chicken breasts cut into small pieces seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked in sundried tomato oil to add depth and aroma. After cooking the chicken, the same pan is used to sauté onions and garlic, building the base of the sauce with additional sundried tomatoes for intense flavor.
The sauce combines chicken broth and heavy cream spiced with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, creating a creamy, mildly spicy mixture. Shelf-stable gnocchi are added directly to the sauce to cook, absorbing the flavors while softening. Baby spinach is folded in near the end to add freshness and mild bitterness, balanced by Parmesan cheese for salty richness.
This hearty dish serves as a complete meal with protein, starch, and greens combined. It showcases how sundried tomato oil and tomatoes impart a distinctive Tuscan-inspired flavor while the cream and cheese enrich the texture. The notes suggest substituting chicken thighs for the breasts and using olive oil if sundried tomato oil is not available, offering flexibility.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 chicken breast see note 1
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon sundried tomato oil - see note 2
For the gnocchi
- 2 tablespoon sundried tomato oil - see note 2
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes cut into thin strips
- 1 cup broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 17.6 oz gnocchi see note 3, shelf-stable, dried
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving, grated
Instructions
For the chicken
- Chop the chicken into small bite-sized pieces, a similar size to the gnocchi. Season your chopped chicken with salt and pepper.2 chicken breasts½ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper
- Place a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oil and cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes until cooked through.2 tbsp sundried tomato oil
- Remove the chicken from the pan onto a plate and tent with foil.
For the Gnocchi
- Place the pan back over medium-high heat. Add the oil and onions to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.2 tbsp sundried tomato oil1 onion
- Turn the heat to low and add the garlic; cook for 30 seconds.5 cloves garlic
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and stir well.½ cup sundried tomatoes
- Pour in the broth and heavy cream.½ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper1 cup / 240 ml broth½ cup / 120 ml heavy cream
- Add the salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the pan;½ tsp dried oregano½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Add the gnocchi.17.6 oz / 500 g shelf-stable dried gnocchi
- Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 6-7 minutes until the gnocchi is cooked.
- Add the chicken and any juices back into the pan, then stir in the spinach and parmesan.2 cups baby spinach½ cup / 45 g grated parmesan
- Cook for a minute to allow the spinach to wilt.
- Taste for seasoning, then serve with fresh basil and parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can replace breasts; cook them for 6–8 minutes until done.
- Leftover cooked chicken can be added directly in the sauce step, skipping initial cooking.
- If sundried tomato oil is unavailable, use olive oil instead without major flavor loss.
- Shelf-stable gnocchi found in pasta aisles are suitable and convenient for this dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 581kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1685mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 1338mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2539IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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