1Toss the chicken with sun-dried tomato oil and all the chicken seasonings. Let it marinate for as long as your patience can handle (I go straight to the pot).
2Toss the chicken with sun-dried tomato oil and all the chicken seasonings. Let it marinate for as long as your patience can handle (I go straight to the pot).
3Toss the chicken with sun-dried tomato oil and all the chicken seasonings. Let it marinate for as long as your patience can handle (I go straight to the pot).
4Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
5Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
6Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
7Add the chicken and cook until nicely browned on both sides. It should not yet be cooked through.
8Add the chicken and cook until nicely browned on both sides. It should not yet be cooked through.
9Add the chicken and cook until nicely browned on both sides. It should not yet be cooked through.
10Remove and set aside.
11Remove and set aside.
12Remove and set aside.
13In the same pot, add onion, celery, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and all veggie seasonings.
14In the same pot, add onion, celery, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and all veggie seasonings.
15In the same pot, add onion, celery, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and all veggie seasonings.
16Cook over medium heat for 8–10 mins, stirring occasionally, until everything is soft.
17Cook over medium heat for 8–10 mins, stirring occasionally, until everything is soft.
18Cook over medium heat for 8–10 mins, stirring occasionally, until everything is soft.
19Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 mins.
20Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 mins.
21Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 mins.
22Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
23Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
24Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
25While it simmers, chop or shred the chicken.
26While it simmers, chop or shred the chicken.
27While it simmers, chop or shred the chicken.
28Add the chicken back to the pot, then slowly stir in the cream.
29Add the chicken back to the pot, then slowly stir in the cream.
30Add the chicken back to the pot, then slowly stir in the cream.
31Simmer for another 5 mins.
32Simmer for another 5 mins.
33Simmer for another 5 mins.
34Add the gnocchi, parmesan, parmesan rind (if using), spinach, basil, and thyme.
35Add the gnocchi, parmesan, parmesan rind (if using), spinach, basil, and thyme.
36Add the gnocchi, parmesan, parmesan rind (if using), spinach, basil, and thyme.
37Squeeze in the lemon juice.
38Squeeze in the lemon juice.
39Squeeze in the lemon juice.
40Let everything simmer for 5–10 minutes.
41Let everything simmer for 5–10 minutes.
42Let everything simmer for 5–10 minutes.
43Ladle into bowls & finish with black pepper, chili flakes, extra parmesan, and more basil.
44Ladle into bowls & finish with black pepper, chili flakes, extra parmesan, and more basil.
45Ladle into bowls & finish with black pepper, chili flakes, extra parmesan, and more basil.
46Serve with warm buttered bread.
47Serve with warm buttered bread.
48Serve with warm buttered bread.
Ingredients
3 chicken breasts
3 chicken breasts
3 chicken breasts
2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
1 tbsp seasoning salt
1 tbsp seasoning salt
1 tbsp seasoning salt
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp olive oil
1.5 cups yellow onion, diced
1.5 cups yellow onion, diced
1.5 cups yellow onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
10 garlic cloves, sliced
10 garlic cloves, sliced
10 garlic cloves, sliced
0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
2 bay leaves
2 bay leaves
2 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp chili flakes
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
5 cups chicken stock or broth
5 cups chicken stock or broth
5 cups chicken stock or broth
1.5 cups heavy cream, room temp
1.5 cups heavy cream, room temp
1.5 cups heavy cream, room temp
1 lb gnocchi
1 lb gnocchi
1 lb gnocchi
1 cups fresh spinach
1 cups fresh spinach
1 cups fresh spinach
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups fresh spinach
3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
0.75 cup freshly grated parmesan
0.75 cup freshly grated parmesan
0.75 cup freshly grated parmesan
1 parmesan rind
1 parmesan rind
1 parmesan rind
0.5 juice of lemon juice
0.5 juice of lemon juice
0.5 juice of lemon juice
Equipment
Dutch oven
Tips
Marinate the chicken for as long as your patience can handle.