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Easy One Pan Chicken and Gnocchi – Quick 30-Minute Recipe

A creamy, flavorful one-pan chicken and gnocchi dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a luscious sauce for the ultimate comfort food with minimal cleanup.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes
Portions: 4
Type de plat: Main Course, Dinner, Weeknight Meal
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

  • 500 g 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast — cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic — minced
  • 1 medium onion — diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes — halved
  • 1 cup fresh spinach — roughly chopped
  • 1 package 500 g potato gnocchi (fresh or shelf-stable)
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter option
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper — to taste
  • Optional garnish: fresh basil or parsley

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet — with lid
  • 1 Wooden spoon — for stirring
  • 1 Cutting board — for prepping chicken and vegetables
  • 1 Sharp knife — for chopping

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 5–6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until softened.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Add gnocchi and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, add spinach, and stir until wilted.
  8. Mix in Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of cream or broth.