Description
A delicious and creamy chicken gnocchi dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 6–8 cloves garlic (minced and divided)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 28 ounces tomato sauce (one can)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 16 ounces fresh gnocchi (from the fridge section)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly chopped herbs like basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed) in a single layer and season with Kosher salt and pepper and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, until golden, then stir in half of the 6-8 cloves garlic (minced) and continue to cook until the chicken is fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sautee the 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced) for 3-4 minutes. Add the remaining garlic (minced) and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the 28 ounces tomato sauce and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the sauce for 10-12 minutes. Add the ¼ cup heavy cream, if using, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked chicken and 16 ounces fresh gnocchi into the sauce and continue to simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking, until the gnocchi are tender.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly chopped herbs like basil or parsley, if desired.
Notes
- This dish is great with a side of garlic bread.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg