Creamy Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Recipe
Creamy Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi is a comforting and flavorful one-pot dish combining tender potato gnocchi with shredded rotisserie chicken, garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner, this recipe delivers Italian-inspired flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb dried potato gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, meat shredded and skin discarded
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil: In a large dutch oven or stock pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and stir frequently until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add shredded chicken: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken to warm through and combine flavors with the garlic and fat.
- Cook gnocchi in liquids: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, heavy cream, and add the dried gnocchi. Stir everything to combine and let the gnocchi cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender according to package instructions.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach: Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Stir continuously until the spinach is wilted and incorporated throughout the sauce.
- Finish with Parmesan and seasoning: Remove from heat, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Plate the creamy chicken Parmesan gnocchi and optionally sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the saltiness of the dish.
- Fresh spinach can be substituted with baby kale or arugula for variation.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Be careful not to overcook the gnocchi, as they can become mushy if cooked too long.
- Shredded rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut, but you can also use cooked chicken breast or thighs if desired.
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