This juicy chicken and gnocchi pasta with spinach is served with a creamy garlic and parmesan sauce that takes this dish to the next level.
Prep Time15 minutesminutes
Cook Time30 minutesminutes
Total Time45 minutesminutes
Ingredients
117.6 oz package gnocchi
½cupall-purpose flour
1 ½teaspoonsalt, divided
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonpaprika powder
5-6boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3tablespoonsbutter, divided
½white onion, diced
5clovesgarlic, finely minced
1tablespoonfresh thyme, or 1 tsp dried thyme
2cupslow-sodium chicken broth
2tablespoonslemon juice
1 ½cupheavy cream
1cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
2cupsbaby spinach
Instructions
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat in a large pot, then add the gnocchi. Cook gnocchi for 3 minutes, drain, and set aside.
While you wait for the gnocchi to cook, whisk together the flour, 1 teaspoon of the salt, garlic powder and paprika together on a large plate.
Dredge each piece of the chicken in the seasoned flour mixture until coated on both sides.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the chicken and cook on both sides for 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate and tent it with foil to keep it hot.
Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the pan and then add the onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the garlic, thyme and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and cook for another 30 seconds or until it becomes fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Let it come to a simmer and then let it continue simmering for 10 minutes, or until it has reduced significantly.
Pour in the heavy cream and parmesan and use a whisk to continuously stir the sauce until the parmesan is fully melted.
Stir in the drained gnocchi and spinach and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until the spinach has cooked down.
Place the chicken on top, then serve immediately with extra fresh thyme and freshly grated parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
Notes
Storage: Refridgerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat it, pop it into the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warm. You can also heat it in a pan over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes.