One Pan Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi
This One Pan Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi perfect when you are craving a comforting meal that's rich hearty and full of flavor! Tender chicken breast and pillowy gnocchi are cooked in a creamy sauce that is loaded with incredible flavor.
Equipment
- Sharp Knife also available at Walmart
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
- 2 tsp kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika regular paprika works, too
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 small onion, diced about a cup
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock regular chicken broth works, too
- 1 cup heavy cream can sub half and half
- 1 tbsp dried chives can sub fresh chives
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, chopped I used the tomatoes packed in oil and patted off the excess oil.
- 1-2 tsp garlic cloves, minced
- 16 oz. packaged uncooked gnocchi I use shelf-stable gnocchi in the pasta aisle, not the refrigerated kind
Instructions
- Prep: Using a sharp knife, slice chicken breasts in half horizontally (for quick,, even cooking). Then, season both sides with smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and salt.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F.Transfer chicken to a plate and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and cook 1-2 minutes. Add flour and use a whisk to whisk it around to create a thick paste. Add in the chicken broth and whisk, whisk, whisk to create a thick sauce. Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a boil.Tip: As you are whisking, make sure you are scraping up all those nice brown bits from the bottom of the pan!
- Add Spices: Once the sauce is boiling, stir in chives, Italian seasoning, sundried tomatoes, and minced garlic.
- Add Gnocchi & Chicken: Reduce heat the medium and add gnocchi. Cook for 4-5 minutes until gnocchi is tender. Then, add back your cooked chicken and ALL THE DELICIOUS JUICES FROM THE PLATE!Cook a few minutes more to warm the chicken. Spoon the sauce and gnocchi over the chicken. Serve right away!
Notes
TIPS:
- Shortcut: For a slight "shortcut" and a bit quicker cooking time, using chicken breast tenders or cut your chicken breasts into smaller pieces.
- Whisk, Whisk, Whisk: For a super smooth and non-lumpy sauce make sure you whisk, whisk, whisk as you add in the chicken stock.
- Sauce: If the sauce becomes too thick, just add a few more splashes of chicken stock to thin it out a bit.
Nutrition
Calories: 597kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 45gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14.5gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 1309mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin D: 24µgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg
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