Creamy Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Recipe
Creamy Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi is a comforting one-pot Italian-inspired dish combining tender potato gnocchi, shredded rotisserie chicken, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious parmesan cream sauce. This easy, flavorful meal comes together quickly using simple ingredients and offers a rich, satisfying twist on classic chicken parmesan flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 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
- Sauté Garlic and Chicken: In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, heat the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, taking care not to let it burn. Then add the shredded rotisserie chicken and stir to combine.
- Cook Gnocchi in Cream Sauce: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, and dried gnocchi. Stir well to combine, then let the gnocchi cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or according to package instructions, until tender and cooked through.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach has fully wilted. Then add the freshly grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring until the cheese melts into the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Plate the creamy chicken parmesan gnocchi and optionally top with additional parmesan cheese for extra flavor. Serve warm and enjoy this rich and comforting dish.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt level better.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, though sauce may be less rich.
- If fresh spinach is unavailable, baby spinach or even frozen spinach (thawed and drained) can be used.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy depth, but can be omitted if preferred.
- To save time, using a rotisserie chicken eliminates the need to cook chicken from scratch.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can turn bitter and affect the sauce’s flavor.
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