Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Gnocchi
A quick and easy one pan dinner you can have on the table in just 30 minutes. Made with pillowy gnocchi, juicy chicken thighs, fresh spinach and creamy white beans - all coated in a restaurant-style garlic parmesan sauce!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic minced (about 1-2 teaspoons)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (16-oz) package gnocchi
- 1 (15-oz) can white beans rinsed and drained
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more to serve
- 1 cup chopped spinach packed - you can add more if you prefer!
Instructions
- Chicken:Season the chicken thighs well with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.Heat a medium-large skillet or braiser to medium-high heat. Add the oil, then sear the chicken thighs until browned, about 3-4 minutes.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon oil
- Aromatics:Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to melt, then add the onion to the chicken and sauté until fully softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.1 tablespoon butter, 1 medium yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Simmer gnocchi:Stir the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir in the gnocchi and beans, then cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes, until the chicken and gnocchi are done.1 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 (16-oz) package gnocchi, 1 (15-oz) can white beans
- Finish:Once the gnocchi and chicken are both done, reduce the heat to the lowest simmer. Whisk the heavy cream with the cornstarch and stir into the sauce. Add the parmesan and spinach and cook on the lowest simmer until thickened, creamy and heated through.½ cup heavy cream, ½ tablespoon cornstarch, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup chopped spinach
- Serve:Serve immediately with extra parmesan and cracked black pepper, if you like.
Notes
Chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces works in place of the chicken thighs, just be careful so you don't overcook it/don't dry it out.
Feel free to use your favorite garlic herb seasoning blend in place of the individual seasonings.
Do not boil the dish after adding the cream - it may split and curdle if you do. Stick to a low simmer to finish the cooking process.