Healthier Chicken and Gnocchi Skillet

A plate of chicken and gnocchi on a table with a fork resting in the dish.

5 from 14 votes

Healthier Chicken and Gnocchi Skillet

Enjoy a lighter, healthier take on Chicken and Gnocchi in just 30 minutes! This dish comes together quickly with tender chicken, veggies, and a creamy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Low Calorie

Servings: servings

Calories: 459kcal

Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

1 lb Chicken Breast cut into 1/2" pieces
1 lb Potato Gnocchi gluten free if needed
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil avocado oil or another cooking oil.
3 cups Spinach fresh
1 cup Yellow Onion diced
⅔ cup Mushrooms diced
⅛ cup Garlic minced
1 ½ teaspoons Paprika
¼ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 cup Chicken Broth low sodium
½ cup Half and Half low fat
Salt & Pepper To Taste
Parsley For Garnish

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Instructions

Bring a large skillet to medium heat on the stovetop with the olive oil. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the pieces of chicken. Cook the chicken in the pan 4-5 minutes until fully cooked and browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
While the chicken cooks, cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions.
Add the garlic, onion, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, paprika and red chili flakes to the pan. Saute until the vegetables are translucent.
Add the chicken broth to the skillet and whisk the broth as you pour in the half and half. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens.
Add the spinach and gnocchi to the skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts down. Add the chicken back to the pan. Add more salt and pepper to taste then serve warm garnished with parsley.

Notes

1/4th of the recipe equals 1 serving size.

Don’t Overcook It: To prevent soggy gnocchi and dry chicken, make sure to cook both just right. The gnocchi should remain tender, and the chicken should stay juicy.
Store & Reheat: Allow the dish to cool, then store it in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. You can freeze it for up to 2 months. Reheat this dish in the stovetop, oven, or microwave. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to keep it moist while reheating.

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