Super simple and packed full of good-for-you veggies and lean protein, this easy meal will definitely be a crowd-pleaser!
SERVES
4 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb. potato gnocchi
- 1 lb. plain Dad’s Chicken Breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted chicken broth
- ⅓ cup half and half
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (5 oz.) bag baby spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley for garnish, optional
DIRECTIONS
- Boil gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil to pan. Stir in mushrooms and garlic and cook until mushrooms are tender, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add cooked gnocchi, chicken, chicken broth, half and half and crushed red pepper flakes to pan. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with Parmesan and enjoy.
CHEF’S TIPS
Make it a one-pan meal by browning the gnocchi in a pan until crispy instead of boiling them! Browned gnocchi have a wonderful texture to them.
NUTRITION
Per Serving: Calories 500, Total Fat 13g (Saturated 3.5g, Trans 0g), Cholesterol 105mg, Sodium 770mg, Total Carbohydrate 55g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 3g, Includes 0g Added Sugars), Protein 38g, Vitamin D 0%, Calcium 10%, Iron 15%, Potassium 15%
*Nutritional values are an approximation. Actual nutritional values may vary due to preparation techniques, variations related to suppliers, regional and seasonal differences, or rounding.
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