Creamy Skillet Chicken with Gnocchi (Print-Friendly Version)
Savory chicken with gnocchi and veggies in creamy sauce, done in 30 mins.
# Ingredients List:
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1 pound cooked and drained potato gnocchi
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1.5 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) sprinkled with salt and pepper
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1.5 teaspoons paprika
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5 tablespoons ghee or butter
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1 medium diced yellow onion
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1 cup diced white mushrooms
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2 tablespoons garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
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1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
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3 cups spinach, fresh
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Parsley, parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (for topping)
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Sprinkle the chicken thighs with paprika, salt, and pepper. In a big skillet, melt 2 tablespoons ghee or butter over medium-high heat.
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Toss chicken into the hot skillet and let it cook until golden, about 5-10 minutes on each side. Move chicken to a plate when done.
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Drop the other 3 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Toss in the garlic and Italian seasoning for a quick sizzle. Chuck in onion and mushrooms next, cooking until onions turn clear and mushrooms soften, roughly 3-4 minutes.
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Stir in chicken broth and let it warm up for a minute. Slowly pour cream while stirring constantly. Mix in the mozzarella, keep stirring for 2-3 minutes until everything blends and thickens a bit.
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Fold in your cooked gnocchi and fresh spinach. Add more salt and pepper if you want.
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Put chicken back into the skillet and let it hang out in the sauce for about 2 minutes to warm up again.
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Sprinkle with some parsley, grated parmesan, and chili flakes if you're feeling it. Serve it hot.