Creamy Chicken Gnocchi
Tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi simmer in creamy marinara with spinach and Parmesan for a rich, comforting Italian-inspired dish that's easy to make.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast cut in cubes
- ½ lb store bought or my easy ricotta gnocchi
- 3 cups prepared marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 2 tbsp each olive oil and butter
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- ½ small onion chopped
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan heat olive oil and butter to medium heat
- Salt and pepper the chicken and sauté until lightly browned
- Add the garlic and onion sauté until tender and just beginning to brown
- Add the prepared marinara and cream simmer 15 minutes or until sauce thickens
- Add the gnocchi and spinach
- Simmer covered 7 to 10 minutes
- Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and Italian parsley