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Creamy Tuscan Chicken & Gnocchi
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken & Gnocchi

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • potato gnocchiGrains450 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • unsalted butterDairy28 g
  • chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat450 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • onion (small, finely diced)Produce1 piece
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • sun-dried tomatoes (julienned)Pantry70 g
  • dried oreganoSpices1 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices1 g
  • crushed red pepper flakes (optional)Spices1 g
  • chicken brothPantry240 ml
  • heavy creamDairy300 ml
  • Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus extra for garnish)Dairy50 g
  • fresh spinach (lightly packed)Produce60 g
  • fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)Produce5 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

606kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
36 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the gnocchi

    • Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions.
    • Drain and set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Sear the chicken

    • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken.
    • Cook until no longer pink, then remove from the pan and set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Build the base

    • Lower the heat to medium and add a little more olive oil if needed.
    • Sauté the onion until soft and translucent.
    • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Step 3
  4. Caramelize the tomato paste

    • Stir in the tomato paste and cook, letting it caramelize slightly.
    Step 4
  5. Add the aromatics

    • Add the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes.
    • Stir to combine.
    Step 5
  6. Deglaze and reduce

    • Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
    • Let simmer to slightly reduce.
    Step 6
  7. Make the creamy sauce

    • Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
    • Add the Parmesan and stir until melted.
    • Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
    Step 7
  8. Combine everything

    • Return the chicken to the skillet along with the cooked gnocchi and toss to coat evenly.
    • Add the butter and stir until the sauce is silky.
    • Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper, then cover over medium-low and let the sauce thicken a little.
    Step 8
  9. Serve

    • Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.
    Step 9