Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Skillet
This creamy gnocchi and chicken skillet is a comforting one-pan meal that combines tender chicken thighs, fluffy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound potato gnocchi, cooked and drained
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 5 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup white mushrooms, diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 3 cups spinach
- Red pepper chili flakes, shredded parmesan and parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 5-10 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, onion, and mushrooms, and sauté until tender.
- Whisk in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Gradually add cream, continuing to whisk. Stir in mozzarella until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Mix in the cooked gnocchi and spinach, seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, simmering for 2 minutes to reheat. Garnish with parsley, parmesan, and red pepper chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 160mg