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35 Perfect One Pot Creamy Spinach Chicken Gnocchi

One Pot Creamy Spinach Chicken Gnocchi
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Enjoy this comforting One Pot Creamy Spinach Chicken Gnocchi. It delivers soft pillows of gnocchi in a rich, savory sauce with tender chicken and fresh spinach. It is simple to make and brings total satisfaction.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add onion to the pot and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Pour in diced tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  7. Add the gnocchi to the pot, stirring gently. Return the mixture to a gentle simmer, cooking according to gnocchi package directions (usually about 3-5 minutes) until they float.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream.
  9. Return the cooked chicken to the pot.
  10. Add the spinach in batches, stirring until it wilts into the sauce.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe is Richard’s favorite comfort food memory from a small trattoria in Florence.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer darker meat.
  • For a richer sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but watch the simmering time closely.

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