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Close-up of Baked Tuscan Chicken And Gnocchi with spinach and creamy sauce in a black skillet.

Baked Tuscan Chicken and Gnocchi


  • Author: ferecipe.com
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple baked dish featuring chicken, gnocchi, spinach, and a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the cooked chicken, uncooked gnocchi, and fresh spinach until the spinach wilts.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish if your skillet is not oven-safe.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce is bubbly.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if you prefer.
  • If the sauce seems too thick after baking, stir in a splash of milk or extra broth before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 750
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 45
  • Saturated Fat: 25
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 40
  • Cholesterol: 180

Keywords: baked gnocchi, tuscan chicken, creamy chicken, sun-dried tomato, one-pan dinner