One-Pan Creamy Chicken Gnocchi (Printer-Friendly Version)

Chicken, gnocchi, and mushrooms blended in a creamy pan sauce with fresh spinach for a quick comfort meal.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 680 g boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - Kosher salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
05 - 1 small shallot, diced
06 - 225 g baby bella mushrooms, sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 240 ml low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 310 ml half and half
12 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
13 - 480 g gnocchi
14 - 75 g shredded mozzarella
15 - 50 g freshly grated Parmesan
16 - 90 g packed baby spinach

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Season chicken breasts on both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
02 - Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Sauté diced shallot and sliced mushrooms until golden, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, and dried oregano; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
03 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from skillet bottom. Gradually add half and half, bring mixture to a simmer, then season with additional salt, pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in gnocchi and return seared chicken to the pan. Simmer until gnocchi is tender and chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 74°C, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet.
04 - Add shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan to skillet; stir until cheeses have melted into the sauce. Incorporate baby spinach and stir until wilted.
05 - Slice cooked chicken and return to skillet. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed before serving.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - For an extra depth of flavor, deglaze the pan thoroughly when adding broth to incorporate any browned bits.
02 - If desired, substitute half and half with equal parts cream and whole milk for a richer sauce.

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