Description
One Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Gnocchi is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pillowy gnocchi for a satisfying dinner. The sun-dried tomatoes add a rich burst of flavor while fresh spinach provides vibrant color and nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also promises minimal cleanup, making it an instant favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 16 oz store-bought gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for one minute.
- Add heavy cream, scraping the skillet to incorporate flavors, then stir in Parmesan until melted. Add spinach until wilted.
- Add uncooked gnocchi to the skillet; stir occasionally and cook for about five minutes until tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet, simmering briefly to meld flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg