One-Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi (Printable)

Chicken and gnocchi cook together in a velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with spinach, all in one skillet for effortless cleanup.

# Components:

→ Chicken & Seasoning

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Sauce & Gnocchi

06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - ½ cup dry white wine
09 - 1 cup chicken broth
10 - 1 cup heavy cream
11 - 18 ounces potato gnocchi, fresh or shelf-stable
12 - 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
13 - ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
14 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese for serving

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the same skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Deglaze pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
06 - Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
07 - Add gnocchi to the skillet and stir to coat. Return chicken thighs with any accumulated juices to the pan, nestling them into the sauce.
08 - Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Transfer skillet to preheated oven.
09 - Bake uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and gnocchi are tender.
10 - Stir in spinach immediately after removing from oven, allowing residual heat to wilt the leaves. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-Pan Ease: Everything cooks in a single skillet, which means less time cleaning up and more time enjoying your meal.
  • Rich & Velvety: The combination of heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan creates a sauce that perfectly coats every gnocchi.
  • Quick Prep: With just 15 minutes of preparation, you can have a gourmet-style dinner on the table in under an hour.
02 -
  • Dry the Chicken: Patting the thighs dry with paper towels before seasoning ensures a better sear and crispier skin.
  • Cheese Quality: Use freshly grated Parmesan from a block for the smoothest melting results in the sauce.
  • White Wine Choice: A dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc adds a great depth of flavor, but chicken broth works perfectly as a non-alcoholic substitute.
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