Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi
Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi — a family recipe from Culinary Heirloom.
Dinner · Ryan Johnson's Kitchen · family recipe
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Total 50 min · Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 package shelf-stable gnocchi
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesean cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 lemon
- Fresh Basil
- Extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 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.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic and sauté for 40-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in gnocchi and sun-dried tomatoes. Cover and cook for about 4 minutes, until the gnocchi is tender.
- Add spinach, Parmesan, and the cooked chicken. Stir in lemon juice and toss until combined.
- Once spinach is wilted, remove from heat.
- Top with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.