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A close-up photo of creamy Tuscan chicken with gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.
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5 from 2 votes

Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Gnocchi

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Aleksandra

Ingredients

for the chicken:

  • 2 tablespoons oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar or regular vegetable frying oil
  • 1 lb (450g) chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

for the sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 medium onions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 tablespoon flour
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) dry white wine
  • 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup (45g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

additionally:

  • a large handful fresh spinach
  • 1 lb (450g) potato gnocchi

Instructions

  • Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. I had fresh gnocchi, so I pan-fried them for 2-3 minutes until browned. You can also boil them for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Prepare your ingredients: cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, chop the onion, finely chop the garlic (do not use a garlic press or the garlic flavor may be too harsh), chop the sun-dried tomatoes into smaller pieces, grate the Parmesan, wash and dry the spinach.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, spices (basil, oregano, paprika, onion and garlic powder), salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides (it doesn't have to be completely cooked through). You can cook it in 1 batch or if you want to get a better browning on the chicken, cook it in two batches. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the butter and onion to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomato paste and 1/2 Tbsp of flour. Cook for a minute.
  • Add the wine. Cook for a couple of minutes over medium heat until almost evaporated.
  • Add the broth, cream, and paprika. Cook for a couple of minutes until the sauce is thickened.
  • Add the parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened a little bit more. Season the sauce with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and cook in the sauce until cooked through (if the chicken was already cooked through, add it with cooked gnocchi and spinach).
  • Add the cooked gnocchi and spinach. Cook over low heat for about a minute or until the spinach is wilted.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

This dish comes out 'saucy' because this is how we like it. If you'd like less sauce you can add 3/4 cup of broth and 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
Calories = 1 serving (1/3 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!