One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

from delish.com
40 min
4 servings

One-Pan Chicken & Gnocchi comes together quickly and couldn't be easier.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small shallot, diced
  • 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced 
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth 
  • 1 1/4 c. half and half
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (17-oz.) package gnocchi
  • 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • 3 c. packed baby spinach

Directions

  1. 1

    Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken and cook until golden, 4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet. 

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add shallot and mushrooms and cook until golden, 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and oregano and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add broth and scrape up any brown bits on bottom of pan, then slowly add in half and half. Bring to a simmer and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir in gnocchi and return chicken to pan. Let simmer until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet. 

  3. 3

    Add cheeses and stir until melted, then add spinach and stir until wilted. 

  4. 4

    Slice chicken and return to skillet. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.