# Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

A creamy chicken and gnocchi dish that resembles a high-end restaurant meal.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 lb potato gnocchi, shelf-stable or fresh
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- salt
- black pepper
- crushed red pepper
- fresh parsley
- lemon zest

## Instructions

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C).
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden on all sides, about 5–6 minutes.
3. Remove chicken to a plate.
4. In the same pan, add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Deglaze the pan by pouring in white wine or water.
7. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir in Italian seasoning, and bring to a gentle simmer.
8. Drop gnocchi directly into the pan (no boiling needed).
9. Cook gnocchi for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Stir in Parmesan.
11. Add spinach and let it wilt.
12. Return chicken to the pan and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
13. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.

## Equipment

- large pan

## Tips

- Serve hot, preferably with good bread.
- Add a pinch of red pepper or lemon zest if you want brightness.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8fMJMyK/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8622ec6f-dcb4-4546-80bf-29b2f65f3590
- Extracted: 2026-01-14

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