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Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

A comforting and incredibly simple creamy chicken and gnocchi dish that can be made in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Plate
  • paper towels
  • Airtight container for storage
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

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  • 2 large chicken breasts cut into cubes, boneless, skinless
  • 1 package gnocchi look for them in the refrigerated pasta section
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth good quality
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese recommend grating your own
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, packed in oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to spice preference

Instructions
 

  • Pat your cubed chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and thyme. Toss to coat.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle flour over the garlic and tomatoes, stir to coat, and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  • Add the uncooked gnocchi and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook according to package directions, or until gnocchi float and are tender.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for a minute or two.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free gnocchi and a gluten-free flour blend. If using store-bought gnocchi that need boiling separately, cook them in boiling salted water until they float, drain, and then add to the sauce. You can prepare the sauce base a few hours ahead of time and gently reheat it before adding gnocchi and chicken.