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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi with broccoli, made in one pan for a simple and delicious weeknight meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, chicken and gnocchi, easy, gnocchi, one pan meal, quick
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • skillet or pan

Ingredients

  • chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 16 ounces shelf stable gnocchi substitute cauliflower gnocchi
  • 1 head fresh broccoli, chopped substitute frozen broccoli
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup half and half
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • crushed red pepper optional

Instructions

  • Heat the skillet on medium-high heat.
    Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil then chicken. Salt and pepper the chicken. Cook until the chicken is cooked through with no pink.
    Transfer to a clean plate. Set aside.
  • To the skillet, add the gnocchi, broccoli, and chicken broth. Cook until the gnocchi is soft and broccoli is cooked to tender/crisp.
    Add the chicken back into the pan. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Pour in half and half, parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste, stir to coat. Cook a couple of minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
    Serve immediately.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

Frozen gnocchi and broccoli may be used. Reduce the amount of chicken broth to 1/2 cup. 
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