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Creative Winter & Holiday Dining Ideas

Chicken Gnocchi with Harissa and Feta

Creative Winter & Holiday Dining Ideas featuring Chicken Gnocchi with Harissa and Feta for a delicious and vibrant meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb. boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1.5 tsp. ras el hanout
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup harissa paste
  • 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves finely chopped
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1.25 cups half-and-half
  • 1 pkg. dry or frozen gnocchi (17-oz.)
  • 0.75 cup crumbled feta divided
  • 3 cups packed baby spinach
  • Finely chopped fresh basil leaves for serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and ras el hanout. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil. Add chicken and cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165?, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.
  2. In the same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Add shallot and mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, harissa, and thyme and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add broth and scrape up any browned bits on bottom of pan. Slowly add half-and-half, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper. Stir in gnocchi and return to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is cooked through and tender, about 10 minutes (cook time will be 2 to 3 minutes longer for frozen gnocchi).
  3. Add 1/2 cup feta and stir until melted, then add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  4. Slice chicken and return to skillet. Top with basil and remaining 1/4 cup feta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option. Add more spices for a bolder flavor, or sun-dried tomatoes for an exciting twist.

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