Healthy Chicken Gnocchi Skillet
Serves
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, chopped
sea salt & black pepper, to taste
1 lb (450 g) potato gnocchi
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
3.5 oz (100 g) mushrooms, diced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 ½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
8 fl oz (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
4 fl oz (120 ml) oat cream (or sub half and half)
3.5 oz (100 g) baby spinach
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
439
Fats
15 g
Protein
33 g
Carbs
43 g
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet for four to five minutes until fully cooked and browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic, onion, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until the vegetables are translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and gradually whisk in the oat cream. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens.
- Add the spinach and cooked gnocchi into the skillet and cook for three to four minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Season to taste with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm and garnished with parsley.