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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi Skillet - A Rich One Pan Dinner

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 pound potato gnocchi (store bought or homemade)

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make four thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  3. Cook the aromatics. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Make the sauce. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add the gnocchi. Stir in the gnocchi. Let it cook in the sauce for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender and has absorbed some of the sauce.
  6. Add the spinach. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted completely.
  7. Finish the dish. Slice the cooked chicken into strips or chunks. Add it back to the skillet along with any juices from the plate. Stir everything together and cook for 1 more minute to warm the chicken through. Serve immediately.