Creamy Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi

This indulgent marry me chicken gnocchi combines pillowy potato dumplings with tender seared chicken in sun-dried tomato sauce. Heavy cream and Parmesan cheese create velvety pan richness. It produces marriage-proposal-worthy dinner romance effortlessly.

Sear seasoned bite-sized chicken pieces in olive oil until golden brown before setting aside. Sauté minced garlic and sliced sun-dried tomatoes in melted butter. Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, and grated Parmesan to simmer.

Stir potato gnocchi and cooked chicken into hot sauce until dumplings turn tender. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves. For another creamy chicken skillet favorite, try this creamy garlic butter chicken.

marry me chicken gnocchi
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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi

Pillowy potato gnocchi and chicken simmered in garlic sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Plat principal
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 16 oz shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken pieces 5 minutes until browned, then remove.
  2. Melt butter in same skillet and sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing mixture to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  5. Add uncooked gnocchi and cooked chicken, covering and simmering for 5 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
  6. Stir well to coat and serve immediately with extra Parmesan.

Notes

Ajoutez une poignée d’épinards frais pour une touche de couleur et de fraîcheur.