One Pan Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

One Pan Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Category

Meat and Poultry

Ingredients

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
    • Kosher salt& freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons Fustini's Basil Crush olive oil, divided
    • 1 small shallot, diced
    • 8 oz. Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon Fustini's Tuscan Spice blend
    • 1 tablespoon Fustini's Citrus Oregano balsamic
    • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
    • 1 1/4 cup half and half
    • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 (17-oz.) package gnocchi
    • 3 cups packed baby spinach
    • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
    • freshly grated Parmesan for garnish
    • fresh basil for garnish

    Directions

    1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add chicken and cook until golden, 4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
    2. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add shallot and mushrooms and cook until golden, 5 minutes. Add garlic, spice blend, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add balsamic, and broth and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan, then slowly add in half and half. Bring to a simmer and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir in gnocchi and return chicken to pan. Let simmer until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°,, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    3. Add mozzarella and stir until melted, then add spinach and stir until wilted. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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