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One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi

Creamy one‑pot chicken florentine with pillowy gnocchi, sun‑dried tomatoes, and melted cheeses for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil reserved from sun-dried tomatoes)
  • 1 pound chicken breasts skinless, boneless, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 cup shallots chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped, keep the oil
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 pounds gnocchi uncooked (store-bought)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Le Creuset 3.75-Quart Braiser

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large braiser or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the cut chicken, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces start to brown, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped shallots, minced garlic, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook, stirring, until the shallots soften and garlic is fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the half and half and chicken broth, stir to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in the uncooked gnocchi, cover if needed to maintain a simmer, and cook until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 4–5 minutes; stir occasionally so gnocchi cook evenly and absorb sauce.
  6. Add the chopped spinach and fold it into the hot mixture until wilted, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan until the cheeses melt and the sauce is creamy; serve immediately.

Notes

  • I used the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor, but olive oil works fine.
  • Half and half is equal parts whole milk and light cream and is found near milk and cream.
  • Store-bought gnocchi from the pasta aisle works well for this recipe.
  • You can add more vegetables or swap the chicken for shrimp or sausage for variation.
  • Freshly grated cheese gives a smoother sauce than pre-shredded varieties.