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Chicken and Mushroom Gnocchi Skillet | lecremedelacrumb.com
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Chicken and Mushroom Gnocchi Skillet

This easy Chicken and Mushroom Gnocchi Skillet is a hearty, flavorful one-pan meal the whole family will devour and ask for seconds!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
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Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb potato Gnocchi imported from Italy
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 large chicken breasts diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon each dried basil, dried thyme, dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • cup heavy cream
  • teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach finely chopped
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano PDO

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil, add gnocchi and boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, set aside. 
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, basil, thyme, and parsley. Bring 2 tablespoons oil to heat in a large skillet, add chicken and saute 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a plate or bowl and set aside. 
  • Add butter and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, along with mushrooms and garlic. Saute 1-2 minutes until mushrooms are tender. 
  • Add gnocchi, chicken, chicken broth, heavy cream, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir until sauce starts boiling. Stir in spinach until tender and wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle Parmigiano Reggiano over the top and serve. 

Notes

Serve with a side of garlic bread and a side salad for a complete meal! 

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 5mg
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