Gnocchi with Chicken in a Rich Tomato Sauce
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Duration: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Tender chicken and fluffy potato gnocchi in a flavorful tomato sauce!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil from sun-dried tomatoes)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds (optional)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1 (15-ounce) can of diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly cut (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (or oregano)
- 1 pound gnocchi (gluten-free if desired)
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream (or sour cream, or 4 ounces cream cheese)
- 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese)
- 4 ounces baby spinach (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (or basil) (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken and onion, cooking until the chicken is done, around 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and fennel seeds, cooking for an additional minute.
- Incorporate the broth, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian herbs, and gnocchi, bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and cook until the gnocchi is soft, about 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in the cream and cheese, mixing until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
- Add the spinach, stir, and allow it to wilt.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, mix in the parsley, and serve!
Suggestion: Season your chicken with your preferred spices; I enjoy using: 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon (smoked) paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Suggestion: Include vegetables like diced bell peppers, peas, carrots, etc.
Nutritional Information
Calories 400, Fat 17g (Saturated 7g, Trans 0.2g), Cholesterol 98mg, Sodium 441mg, Carbohydrates 34g (Fiber 4g, Sugars 6g), Protein 27g