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One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken florentine, gnocchi, gnocchi recipes, one pot recipes
Servings: 6
Calories: 606kcal

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

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.

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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

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1224mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1462IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 389mg | Iron: 7mg