Pillowy potato gnocchi in a garlic, parmesan, and sundried tomato cream sauce with chicken and spinach. Sounds like something you might find on a fancy Italian restaurant menu, right? You can stay home for this meal though – this recipe will teach you exactly how easy it is to make restaurant-worthy pasta at home! The flavors in this creamy gnocchi are very similar to those in my Marry Me Chicken and Tuscan Chicken recipes. The decadent blend of heavy cream, garlic, and sundried tomatoes makes everything taste amazing! So you can call this recipe “Tuscan gnocchi” if you like, or even “gnocchi florentine” due to the addition of spinach. Be sure to call it something though – your family will want to ask for it by name, and they will definitely want you to make this easy pasta dish again! Then, you can try my Creamy Pesto Gnocchi and Gnocchi Al Pomodoro. There are so many delicious ways to cook gnocchi!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The Ingredients in Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi
Here’s what you need to make this amazing pasta dish:
Chicken: 1 pound of chicken breast meat, cut into bite-sized pieces will cook up quickly in a skillet. Gnocchi: You’ll find gnocchi at the grocery store, packaged in plastic. It’s generally shelf-stable and often vacuum-sealed for freshness. This type of gnocchi only takes 3-4 minutes to cook. Avoid dried gnocchi or frozen gnocchi for this recipe. Sundried Tomatoes: Look for sundried tomatoes packed in oil. You can use the oil from the jar to cook the chicken to add even more complex flavor. Garlic: Freshly minced garlic is a must for this savory cream sauce. Two cloves are perfect, but you can always add a little bit more if you really enjoy garlic. Heavy Cream: If you’re in the UK, this is called double cream. The rich dairy cream is what makes this sauce heavenly. Seasonings: Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Baby Spinach: I love adding baby spinach leaves to pasta sauces, because you barely need to cook them! Spinach will wilt down into the sauce in seconds.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi
Recipe Tips
This dish pairs well with your favorite dry white wine. You can also use that wine to deglaze the pan instead of using chicken stock. This will give the sauce a richer and more complex flavor. Be sure to use packaged, ready-to-heat gnocchi. Frozen gnocchi won’t work well in this recipe. Not a fan of spinach? That’s ok, you can leave it out. Basil leaves can also be used. Instead of chicken breast meat, try this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Don’t throw away the oil from the sundried tomatoes. Use it in this recipe or other recipes in place of olive oil. It adds tons of flavor.
Storing Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a bit of water to loosen up the sauce.
What To Serve With Creamy Gnocchi
The great part about this meal is that it’s already complete! Chicken, pasta, and veggies are all in the skillet. That said, you can certainly enjoy creamy chicken and gnocchi with side dishes like garlic bread, Olive Garden breadsticks, or a simple and homemade Caesar Salad. Don’t forget to Pin this recipe! You’ll want to have it saved so that you can make it all the time. The silky sauce and tender chicken and gnocchi are sure to be a family favorite. © Little Sunny Kitchen
