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4.8 from 36 votes

One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi

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Looking for a scrumptious, quick meal that leaves minimal cleanup? My One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi is a heavenly mix of tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, all ready in under 30 minutes. Quick, comforting, and made in just one pot—dinner perfection awaits you!

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  • Easy One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi
  • Why You’ll Love This Chicken Florentine Gnocchi
  • Ingredients You’ll Need
  • How To Make One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi
    • Sear The Chicken
    • Make The Base
    • Finish The Dish
  • Pro Tip
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • What is Chicken Florentine?
    • Can I use fresh gnocchi instead of packaged?
    • Can this dish be made ahead of time?
    • Is this dish suitable for freezing?
  • Expert Tips
  • Storage
  • Other Delicious Italian Recipes To Try
  • One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi
    • Video
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Equipment
    • Notes
    • Nutrition Information
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Easy One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi

Dive into Italian comfort with our One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi. It’s a symphony of flavors and textures—tender chicken, soft gnocchi, a velvety, rich sauce, and a pop of color from spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Truly a feast for the senses!

And the best part? It’s delightfully simple to make! Everything comes together in one pot in under 30 minutes. A gourmet, restaurant-quality dish without the fuss, perfect for those busy weeknights when time is of the essence but you still crave something hearty and satisfying. Grab your apron—it’s time to cook up some Italian magic!

freshly made chicken florentine gnocchi in just one pot.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Florentine Gnocchi

  • One-Pot Wonder! This tasty dish is a true time saver and just the weeknight meal you’ve been looking for! It’s made in just one pot and comes together in under 30 minutes, making it incredibly convenient with minimal cleanup.
  • Comforting and Delicious! Featuring pillowy soft gnocchi, tender chicken breast, and wilted spinach tossed together in a cheesy sun-dried tomato sauce, this chicken florentine gnocchi is creamy, comforting, and incredibly delicious.
  • Family Favorite! Sure to please even the pickiest eaters! This cheesy chicken and gnocchi recipe is super versatile and easy to customize. So it is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

Ingredients You’ll Need

ingredients needed to make one pot chicken florentine gnocchi.
  • Olive oil – Used to sauté the chicken and vegetables, olive oil also adds a nice flavor. You could substitute it with other cooking oils if preferred, or even use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Chicken breasts – You could substitute with chicken thighs for a juicier option, or even turkey if you prefer.
  • Salt and black pepper – These basic seasonings enhance the natural flavors of the other ingredients. Adjust according to taste.
  • Shallots – Shallots bring a mild and slightly sweet flavor. If you don’t have them, you could use an equivalent amount of onion.
  • Garlic – It adds a depth of flavor. You could use more or less depending on your preference, or even use garlic powder in a pinch.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes – They provide a tangy, sweet contrast. If these are not readily available, you can use fresh cherry tomatoes, though the flavor will slightly differ.
  • Half and half cream – This makes the sauce rich and creamy. If it’s not available, a combination of milk and heavy cream can be used.
  • Chicken broth – It adds flavor to the sauce and helps cook the gnocchi. You can use vegetable broth as a substitute.
  • Gnocchi – These little dumplings are the star of the dish, providing a unique texture and soaking up the sauce beautifully. Pasta can be used as a substitute if gnocchi isn’t available, or you can make your own gnocchi.
  • Spinach – It adds a pop of color and nutrition. If you’re not a fan of spinach, you can use other leafy greens like kale or Swiss chard.
  • Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese – These cheeses provide a nice meltiness and savory flavor. You can experiment with other types of cheese based on what you have on hand, like cheddar or Gruyere.

How To Make One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi

This recipe takes quick and easy to a whole new level! With just one pot and 25 minutes, you can have a hearty and delicious dinner ready to serve your family!

Sear The Chicken

process shots showing how to make chicken florentine gnocchi in one pot.

To begin, pat the cubed chicken dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This will help you to get a better sear. Then heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Next, add the chicken to the hot oil and then sprinkle it with some salt and black pepper. Now, cook the chicken for about 2 to 3 minutes or until it begins to brown. 

Make The Base

process shots showing how to make chicken florentine gnocchi in one pot.

After you brown the chicken, add the chopped shallots, minced garlic, and sundried tomatoes to the skillet. Then stir the mixture together with the chicken and cook it for about 1 to 2 minutes. Now, stir in the half and half and chicken broth, and bring it to a simmer. Finally, stir in the uncooked gnocchi and let it cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. When done, the gnocchi will be tender and should have absorbed a lot of the liquid, making the sauce thicker.

Finish The Dish

process shots showing how to make chicken florentine gnocchi in one pot.

To finish the recipe, first, you need to wilt the spinach by folding it into the chicken and gnocchi mixture. Then taste the dish and season with more salt and black pepper if needed. Now, stir in the cheeses and your chicken florentine gnocchi is ready to serve!

Pro Tip

Don’t skip the step of sautéing your chicken with shallots, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. This is where you build a lot of the flavor foundation for the dish. Those sautéed aromatics infuse the entire dish with a depth of flavor that takes it from good to great!

freshly made chicken florentine gnocchi in just one pot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicken Florentine?

Chicken Florentine is a dish that originates from Florence, Italy. Traditionally, it involves a chicken breast served in a creamy white sauce with spinach, hence ‘Florentine’ referencing the Italian word ‘alla Fiorentina’, or in the style of Florence, which often involves dishes with spinach.

Can I use fresh gnocchi instead of packaged?

Yes, absolutely! Fresh gnocchi will have a slightly lighter, fluffier texture, but either fresh or packaged will work beautifully in this recipe.

Can this dish be made ahead of time?

Yes, you can cook the chicken and prepare the sauce ahead of time. When you’re ready to serve, heat up the sauce, add the gnocchi and finish the recipe as directed.

Is this dish suitable for freezing?

While the cooked chicken and sauce can be frozen, it’s best not to freeze the gnocchi within the sauce as they might become mushy upon reheating. If you plan to freeze, do so without the gnocchi and add fresh gnocchi when you’re ready to serve.

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Expert Tips

  1. Choosing the Right Gnocchi: While both fresh and packaged gnocchi work well for this recipe, it’s essential to know that fresh gnocchi cooks faster than packaged ones. So, adjust your cooking time accordingly to prevent overcooking.
  2. Reserve the oil from the sun dried tomatoes and use that to brown your chicken, it’ll add so much flavor to your dish!
  3. Sautéing Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Garlic: When sautéing the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, ensure you don’t burn them as it will lend a bitter taste to the dish. If the pan gets too hot, reduce the heat.
  4. Adjusting the Creaminess: If you prefer a creamier texture, you can add more half-and-half cream or substitute it with heavy cream. Remember, this may increase the overall cooking time slightly as it might take longer for the sauce to thicken.

Storage

First, allow the dish to cool completely. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Properly stored, it will last for about 3 to 4 days.

When you’re ready to enjoy the leftovers, you can reheat them on the stove over medium heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream if needed to loosen up the sauce. Alternatively, you can reheat it in the microwave, stirring halfway through to ensure even heating. Just be sure not to overheat it as the gnocchi could become overly soft.

a serving of chicken florentine gnocchi in a black plate.

Other Delicious Italian Recipes To Try

  • Italian Roasted Mushrooms And Veggies
  • Baked Penne With Italian Sausage
  • Italian Wedding Soup
  • Beef Ragu
  • One Pot Chicken And Mushroom Tetrazzini
  • Chicken Parmesan
  • Mushroom Sausage Sheet Pan Gnocchi
  • Caprese Gnocchi Sheet Pan

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4.78 from 36 votes

One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi

Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cook 15 minutes minutes
Total 25 minutes minutes
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Savor a bowl of this comforting One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi and elevate your everyday dinner to an Italian feast. This recipe combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella in a velvety, flavor-rich sauce that will make you feel like you're dining in an Italian villa. You'll love the convenience of this dish that uses only one pot and is ready in under 30 minutes!
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil reserved from sun dried tomatoes)
  • 1 pound chicken breasts (skinless and boneless, cut into small pieces)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • ¼ cup shallots (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes (drained and chopped, keep the oil)
  • 1 cup half and half cream
  • 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 pounds gnocchi
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)

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Instructions 

  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. (see notes).
  • Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook until it starts to brown, should take 2 to 3 minutes. 
  • Add the shallots, garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minuets.
  • Add the half and half cream, chicken broth and stir. Bring to a simmer then stir in the uncooked gnocchi. Cook until gnocchi are tender, and sauce has thickened, should take about 4 to 5 minutes, they should also absorb and thicken the sauce. 
  • Add spinach and fold into the mixture until wilted. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Stir in the cheeses, cheese should melt almost immediately.

Equipment

  • Le Creuset 3.75-Quart Braiser

Notes

  1. I reserved the oil from the sun dried tomatoes and used that instead of the olive oil for some extra flavor, but olive oil can be used as well.
  2. Half and half can be found near the milk and cream in the dairy section of your local grocery store. Half and half is a blend of equal parts whole milk and light cream. It averages 10 to 12% of fat. 
  3. Store-bought gnocchi works well for this recipe. Look for it in the pasta aisle of your local grocery store.
  4. Feel free to add more veggies or swap the chicken for another protein like shrimp or sausage for variation.
  5. Using freshly grated cheese will ensure a smoother texture, as pre-shredded cheese often contains additives to prevent clumping which can affect the creaminess of your sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 606kcal (30%)Carbohydrates: 62g (21%)Protein: 37g (74%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 98mg (33%)Sodium: 1224mg (53%)Potassium: 689mg (20%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 1462IU (29%)Vitamin C: 7mg (8%)Calcium: 389mg (39%)Iron: 7mg (39%)
© Author Joanna Cismaru

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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Mary Beth Stewart
Mary Beth Stewart
Posted: 2 months ago

5 stars
Sooo cheesy and delicious!

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john
john
Posted: 3 months ago

5 stars
sounds DEEEEE-LICIOUS!!! ONLY 1 PROBLEM…..can’t rate your recipe a 20!

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Nancy
Nancy
Posted: 3 months ago

5 stars
Made this for my son who is an Executive Chef – it was a hit! Easy to make and delicious. Served it with a nice tossed salad. Perfect!

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Louise Fincham
Louise Fincham
Posted: 3 months ago

5 stars
Fantastic, easy and quick to cook. Scrumptious!

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Edward Pyrdum
Edward Pyrdum
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
I made this recipe for my family and we all LOVED it! It is very quick and easy to make too! Thanks for sharing Jo!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Glad you liked it!

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Jennifer
Jennifer
Posted: 3 years ago

5 stars
This recipe was so great! I shared it on Facebook so my friends can enjoy it too. 🙂

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zsuzsu
zsuzsu
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
This came out brilliantly — everyone yummed it up! Thank you, Jo !!

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Jo Cooks Team
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We’re so glad everyone loved it! 🙂

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Dan
Dan
Posted: 4 years ago

if one is lactose intolerant, what can I use to substitute half and half cream?

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 4 years ago

There are so many lactose free options nowadays. Lactose free creamer, you can try an almond cream, or even coconut milk, but that might change the flavor a bit.

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Karen Gates
Karen Gates
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
This is just fantastic. It was so easy and so delicious. It has just enough ingredients without being too much work. Couldn’t stop eating it. I used a jar of sun dried tomato paste instead of cutting up sun-dried tomatoes. That was the only thing I did differently and it was because I had the jar on hand.

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Lorrie
Lorrie
Posted: 4 years ago

Love this recipe. Not used velveeta before…but will now. I usually add crumbled bacon and top with chopped scallions. So delicious..

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Jo
Jo
Posted: 5 years ago

Omg I have tried many recipes from your site and I must say am so glad I found you, this chicken florintine was so tasty easy a definite on my week day meals… I’ve also made your hawain cheesecake sooo nice….

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Joanna Cismaru
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I’m so glad you’re enjoying my recipes! 🙂

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Benjamin
Benjamin
Posted: 5 years ago

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Hey Jo!

Excellent recipe and moreover excellent website all together!! I used to cook a similar rigatoni dish at a restaurant with bacon and mushrooms and a white wine tomato concasse topping instead of the sundried and 86 the mozz. Came across this looking for Gnocchi ideas. As you stated well at the top of this page, this recipe has many variations and although not “traditional Italian” we can certainly enjoy the progression of American influence (and our personal preferences) on Italian cooking…

I just made your recipe as closely as possible (with the addition of some crisp bacon crumbles after step 4) and my preliminary taste test is phenomenal. While it’s molting in the pot I’m sending my salute to you (and your IT/taste tester husband) for putting together a great recipe and website!

Love the photography, format, videos, and you can even change the yield on the recipes. Keep up the great work.

Ben

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Joanna Cismaru
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Thanks so much Ben! I’m glad to hear you’re liking the blog and everything it offers. Love to hear that!

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Astrid
Astrid
Posted: 5 years ago

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Hi dear Jo,
what a lovely recipe! My son, who is so picky, loved the cheesy nature! (-;

I was now able to make some pics and have started to publish them on my Pinterest channel.

Will continue posting once there are some morel

Thank you so very much, I do so enjoy your blog!

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Joanna Cismaru
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They look delicious! So happy you’re enjoying my blog! 🙂

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nancy DiIorio
nancy DiIorio
Posted: 5 years ago

5 stars
Hello Jo, I just made your recipe for One pot chicken florentine gnocchi, and for dessert, vanilla magic cake. Both dishes were delicious, easy, 5 stars for both.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Yay, so happy you liked them!

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Christina
Christina
Posted: 5 years ago

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPE. Crazy delicious and easy to make!! Will repeat like every week!

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Joanna Cismaru
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I’m so happy you like it!

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