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Healthier Chicken and Gnocchi Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and nutritious skillet dish combining tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables in a flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast, cut into 1/2" pieces

Carbohydrate

  • 1 lb Potato Gnocchi, gluten free if needed

Vegetables & Oils

  • 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

Seasonings

  • to taste Salt & Pepper

Garnish

  • for garnish Parsley

Instructions 

  • Cook chicken in a skillet with oil until browned, then remove and set aside.
  • Cook gnocchi according to package instructions.
  • Sauté garlic, onion, mushrooms, and spices until translucent.
  • Add broth and half & half; whisk until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in spinach and gnocchi; cook until spinach wilts. Return chicken, season, and serve garnished with parsley.

Notes

Use gluten-free gnocchi if needed for dietary restrictions.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, gnocchi, healthy