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