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Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

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Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi is a creamy, flavorful skillet dish featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, all coated in a luscious tomato-cream sauce. This comforting meal combines simple ingredients with a rich, savory sauce perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Gnocchi

  • 16 ounces refrigerated or shelf-stable gnocchi
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Chicken

  • 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1½ teaspoons sun-dried tomato oil from the jar

Sauce & Vegetables

  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained)
  • 4 cups packed baby spinach, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons ⅓-less-fat cream cheese (can use full fat)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons half and half (can use heavy cream)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook the gnocchi: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions until they float to the surface and are tender. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with oil or drizzle a little oil in the pan. Add the cubed chicken, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Cook, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, heat the sun-dried tomato oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced shallot and garlic and sauté until fragrant and translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until heated through, about 1 to 2 more minutes.
  4. Add vegetables: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chopped baby spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts, approximately 2 to 4 minutes.
  5. Make the sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Add the cream cheese, chicken broth, half and half, and dried oregano to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth and well combined.
  6. Combine and simmer: Return the cooked chicken and drained gnocchi to the skillet. Let everything simmer together gently over low heat for a few minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
  7. Finish and serve: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top, add more as desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, substitute full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the lighter options.
  • Ensure to drain the sun-dried tomatoes well to avoid excess oil in the sauce.
  • You can garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs like basil for added freshness.
  • Cooking the gnocchi al dente prevents it from turning mushy during the final simmer.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.

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