Description
One Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Gnocchi is a delightful, one-pan meal that harmonizes tender chicken, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and soft gnocchi in a rich cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests. With its vibrant colors and comforting flavors, this dish feels like a warm hug at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 16 oz store-bought gnocchi
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop garlic finely and dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (about 5 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- 3. Add Garlic & Tomatoes: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
- 4. Combine Everything: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer. Return chicken to the skillet along with gnocchi and cook for about 5 minutes until gnocchi softens.
- 5. Add Spinach & Season: Stir in fresh spinach until wilted; add Italian seasoning and adjust salt/pepper to taste.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Plate your creamy dish and savor the delightful flavors!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg