Ingredients
– 1 pound potato gnocchi, cooked and drained
– 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4-6 thighs), seasoned with salt and pepper
– 1.5 teaspoons paprika
– 5 tablespoons butter or ghee
– 1 medium yellow onion, diced
– 1 cup white mushrooms, diced
– 2 tablespoons minced garlic
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1/2 cup half and half or heavy whipping cream
– 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
– 3 cups spinach
– Red pepper chili flakes for serving
– shredded parmesan for serving
– parsley for serving
Instructions
1-Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and 1.5 teaspoons paprika. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter or ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2-Cook the chicken thighs in the skillet for 5-10 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove thighs and set aside.
3-Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter or ghee. Add 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 medium yellow onion (diced), and 1 cup white mushrooms (diced); sauté until the onion is translucent and mushrooms are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
4-Whisk in 1 cup chicken broth and heat for about 1 minute.
5-Gradually add 1/2 cup half and half or heavy whipping cream while whisking continuously. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella and whisk until the sauce thickens, around 2-3 minutes.
6-Add 1 pound cooked gnocchi and 3 cups spinach to the skillet and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
7-Return chicken thighs to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until heated through.
8-Garnish with parsley, shredded parmesan, and red pepper chili flakes if desired.
Last Step:
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🍗 Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs can be used with increased cooking time for crispy skin.
🌱 Choose gluten-free gnocchi for a gluten-free version.
🥘 Store leftovers in airtight containers; reheat with a splash of water to keep sauce creamy and gnocchi tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving