Creamy Chicken Gnocchi

4.63 from 8 votes

Juicy pan seared chicken thighs, tender gnocchi, and fresh baby spinach are brought together and then coated in a delicious garlicky sun dried tomato cream sauce to make this easy 30-minute Creamy Chicken Gnocchi! It’s a one-pan dish that is creamy, cheesy, and full of comforting refined flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 740kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

1½ pounds chicken thighs skinless boneless, about 6
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup butter unsalted
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 cup chicken broth
1 pound potato gnocchi
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
4 cups baby spinach roughly chopped

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Instructions

Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
Melt the butter in a large skillet or braiser. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add the onion to the same skillet and cook for 3 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
Next, add the sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, sweet paprika and stir well. Cook for another minute then pour in the chicken broth and add the gnocchi. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until gnocchi is cooked through.
Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
Stir in the spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Add the chicken thighs back to the skillet and spoon sauce over the thighs.
Serve immediately with sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Temp the chicken. Use an instant-read digital meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken thighs are fully cooked and have reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
Add a dash of wine. To make a creamy wine sauce add a little less chicken broth (only ¾ cup) and replace it with white wine (¼ cup).
Season at the end. Wait until the sauce is complete before adding that last touch of salt. This will help to prevent you from accidentally over-salting the dish.
You can store creamy chicken gnocchi with spinach in the fridge for about 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
To reheat, add a little more chicken broth or water to give it some moisture, and then put it in the microwave for a few minutes. Yet, if it has been frozen you should allow it to thaw out in the fridge overnight before reheating.

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