One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

By Makinze GoreUpdated: Feb 21, 2023

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15 Ratings

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When everything cooks together everyone wins. The chicken will finish cooking in the sauce making it the easiest and most comforting meal. It's what weeknight dinner dreams are made of!

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Yields:: 4 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 40 mins
Cal/Serv:: 983

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb.
boneless skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1
small shallot, diced
8 oz.
baby bella mushrooms, sliced
2
cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp.
fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp.
dried oregano
1 c.
low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 c.
half and half
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1
(17-oz.) package gnocchi
3/4 c.
shredded mozzarella
1/2 c.
freshly grated Parmesan
3 c.
packed baby spinach

Nutrition Information

Per Serving (Serves 4)

Calories983 Fat32 gSaturated fat14 gTrans fat0 gCholesterol181 mgSodium1280 mgCarbohydrates95 gFiber6 gSugar9 gProtein71 gVitamin D0 mcgCalcium471 mgIron4 mgPotassium1309 mg

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Directions

1. Step 1Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken and cook until golden, 4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
2. Step 2Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add shallot and mushrooms and cook until golden, 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and oregano and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add broth and scrape up any brown bits on bottom of pan, then slowly add in half and half. Bring to a simmer and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir in gnocchi and return chicken to pan. Let simmer until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet.
3. Step 3Add cheeses and stir until melted, then add spinach and stir until wilted.
4. Step 4Slice chicken and return to skillet. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.

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Makinze Gore

Senior Food Editor

Makinze is currently senior food editor at Delish, where she develops recipes, creates, and hosts recipe videos and is our current baking queen. She is our expert pie crimper, believes you should always have the ingredients for chocolate chip cookies on hand, and everyone needs to know a perfect roast chicken recipe.