Description
A delicious and easy one-pan dish featuring tender gnocchi, shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a creamy Parmesan sauce, cooked all together for a quick and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp oil from the sun dried tomatoes jar (or olive oil)
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 12 oz gnocchi
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half and half (or heavy cream)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle in the oil from the sun dried tomatoes jar or olive oil. Add the chopped sun dried tomatoes and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Cook the gnocchi: Add the uncooked gnocchi to the skillet, breaking apart any pieces that are stuck together. Pour in the chicken broth and half and half, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the gnocchi are cooked through and have a fluffy texture.
- Add chicken and spinach: Remove the cover, then fold in the shredded cooked chicken and baby spinach leaves. Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is heated through.
- Finish with cheese and basil: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and thinly sliced fresh basil. Continue cooking until the cheese has melted and everything is well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy, flavorful one-pan meal.
Notes
- Using oil from the sun dried tomatoes jar adds extra flavor, but olive oil works well as a substitute.
- Rotisserie chicken is a quick and flavorful choice for the shredded chicken.
- You can substitute half and half with heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.
- Be sure to stir occasionally to prevent the gnocchi from sticking to the pan.
- Fresh basil can be swapped with dried basil if fresh is unavailable, but add it earlier when adding broth.
