Description
A delicious creamy chicken and gnocchi dish that’s full of flavor!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 1/4 cup fresh sliced basil leaves, plus more for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Optional: sauté in butter until golden on both sides.
- Cook chicken: Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Sear in oil for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165 degrees F). Remove to a plate to rest and then chop into bite-size pieces. Consider butterflying the chicken breasts if they’re overly thick.
- Make sauce: To the same pan, add butter and allow to melt. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in flour until smooth. Add broth, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and sundried tomatoes and cook until sauce has thickened. Lower heat and stir in milk, cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Combine: Add chicken and gnocchi to sauce. Stir in fresh basil.
- Serve garnished with extra Parmesan and basil, if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg