Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

from cookinginthemidwest.com

This creamy chicken and gnocchi is a one pan recipe the whole family loves!

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts sliced into cubes
  • 1/2 cup of flour
  • 1/2 tsp each of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 2 TBSP of minced garlic
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp each of oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup of chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 pack of gnocchi

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Dredge chicken breasts into the flour/seasoning mixture (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder).

  3. 3

    In a skillet heat olive oil and butter on medium high heat.

  4. 4

    Cook chicken 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and it reaches 165 degrees.

  5. 5

    Take the chicken out of the skillet and put aside.

  6. 6

    Add garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and stir continuously.

  7. 7

    Add the sun dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme

  8. 8

    Stir together well and let simmer (I lower the heat to about medium low/low).

  9. 9

    Add one package of gnocchi, cover, and let cook for a 2-3 minutes or until gnocchi are cooked to your liking.

  10. 10

    Once gnocchi is tender add chicken back to the skillet and serve.

  11. 11

    Enjoy!