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Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi

This Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi is a creamy one-pan meal for the whole family. But it is so simple that you can make it on a busy weeknight. Gnocchi is such a comforting dish; the soft fluffy pillows are wonderful, especially in this creamy, rich Tuscan cream sauce. This Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi is a nod to Italy rather than an Italian dish. Chicken, gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, parmesan, and red pepper flakes are all mixed into a creamy sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 581 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts -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 dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 17.6 oz shelf-stable dried gnocchi - see note 3
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ½ cup grated parmesan plus more for serving

Instructions

For the chicken
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Remove the chicken from the pan onto a plate and tent with foil.
For the Gnocchi
  1. 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
  2. Turn the heat to low and add the garlic; cook for 30 seconds.5 cloves garlic
  3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and stir well.½ cup sundried tomatoes
  4. Pour in the broth and heavy cream.½ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper1 cup / 240 ml broth½ cup / 120 ml heavy cream
  5. Add the salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the pan;½ tsp dried oregano½ tsp red pepper flakes
  6. Add the gnocchi.17.6 oz / 500 g shelf-stable dried gnocchi
  7. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 6-7 minutes until the gnocchi is cooked.
  8. 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
  9. Cook for a minute to allow the spinach to wilt.
  10. Taste for seasoning, then serve with fresh basil and parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • You can replace the chicken breasts with chicken thighs. Cook these for 6-8 minutes until cooked through. If using leftover chicken, skip the cooking part and add it at step 8.
  • If you don't have any sundried tomato oil, use olive oil.
  • You can buy shelf-stable gnocchi in the pasta aisle in most major grocery stores.

Nutrition Information

Calories 581kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 1685mg (70%) Potassium 1338mg (38%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2539IU (51%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 221mg (22%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 581

% 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.