Description
One Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Gnocchi is a flavorful Italian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fluffy gnocchi in a creamy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Enjoy a delightful meal with minimal cleanup while impressing your family or guests with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 16 oz store-bought gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Create the base: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add creaminess: Pour in heavy cream and Italian seasoning; stir and simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine spinach and gnocchi: Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then add gnocchi according to package instructions (about 2-3 minutes).
- Finalize: Return cooked chicken to the skillet, mix everything well, and serve with remaining sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg