Creamy Tuscan Chicken & Gnocchi Recipe: Ingredients • 1 lb (450g) potato gnocchi • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbs unsalted butter • 1lb (450g) chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 small onion, finely diced • 2 tbsp tomato paste • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • 1/4 tsp to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) • 1 cup of chicken broth • 1¼ cups heavy cream (or replace ½ cup of this with with 4 oz cream cheese) • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish • 2 cups fresh spinach, lightly packed • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped for garnish Instructions: 1. Cook Pasta: Prepare gnocchi according to package. Drain and set aside. 2. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Feel free to add some garlic powder and sweet paprika as well but it’s optional. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. 3. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add a more olive oil if needed. I’m using the oil from a can of sundried tomatoes. • Sauté the onion until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly. • Add the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. • Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits for maximum flavor. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to slightly reduce. • Lower the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream, whisking until smooth and creamy. • Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. • Return the chicken to the skillet, along with the cooked gnocchi. Toss everything to coat evenly in the sauce. Add the 2tbs of butter to make the sauce even silkier. • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. I cover it over medium low and let the sauce thicken a little. • Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
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