Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi
Chicken
Gnocchi & Sauce
Instructions
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Prepare Chicken
Cut chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
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Cook Chicken
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add $2 text{ Tbsp}$ olive oil. Place chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Sauté Aromatics
In the same skillet, melt butter and add $1 text{ Tbsp}$ olive oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic and sauté for 40-60 seconds until fragrant.
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Make Sauce
Add heavy cream, chicken broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Cook Gnocchi
Stir in gnocchi and sun-dried tomatoes. Cover and cook for about 4 minutes, until the gnocchi is tender.
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Combine
Add spinach, Parmesan, and the cooked chicken. Stir in lemon juice and toss until combined.
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Wilt Spinach
Once spinach is wilted, remove from heat.
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Serve
Top with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.
