Description
Succulent sun-dried tomato chicken and gnocchi creates a Mediterranean-inspired comfort meal. Creamy sauce, pillowy gnocchi, and tender chicken blend perfectly for a delightful dinner experience you can savor in one simple skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded rotisserie chicken, or any other cooked chicken
- 12 oz (340 g) gnocchi (gluten-free, if preferred)
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup half and half, or heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat a large skillet over medium flame, drizzling olive oil to create a non-stick, flavor-rich foundation.
- Aromatics: Sauté sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic for 3 minutes, releasing their intense, mouth-watering fragrance.
- Gnocchi Integration: Add uncooked gnocchi to the skillet, carefully separating to ensure uniform cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour chicken broth and half and half into the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the dish’s taste complexity.
- Simmering Stage: Cover and let the mixture gently simmer for 5 minutes, transforming gnocchi into tender, pillowy delights while melding flavors.
- Final Touches: Incorporate shredded chicken and baby spinach, cooking until spinach wilts and chicken reaches optimal temperature throughout.
- Cheese Finale: Sprinkle Asiago cheese generously, allowing it to melt into a creamy, luxurious coating that unifies all ingredients.
- Serving: Present directly from the skillet, ensuring diners experience the dish at its most flavorful and steaming-hot moment.
Notes
- Prepare Skillet Strategically: Use a non-stick or well-seasoned pan to prevent gnocchi from sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Watch Garlic Carefully: Sauté sun-dried tomatoes and garlic quickly to release flavors without burning, creating a rich aromatic base.
- Control Liquid Consistency: Adjust chicken broth and half-and-half amounts for desired sauce thickness, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Melt Cheese Perfectly: Add Asiago cheese off direct heat and fold gently to create a smooth, creamy texture without causing separation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg