This EASY One Pan Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi is the perfect weeknight meal! Pillowy soft gnocchi and tender chicken simmered together in a creamy sun dried tomato and parmesan sauce in just 20 minutes!
Your whole family is going to love this rich and creamy Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi. The most flavorful one pan dish with pillowy gnocchi and tender chicken that simmers all together in a creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce. The best part about this dish is that the gnocchi soaks up all that delicious flavor making leftovers taste even better the next day! A cozy, flavorful meal perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something quick, but restaurant quality!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Quick and easy – everything cooks together all in one skillet in under 20 minutes for a delicious and flavorful easy weeknight dinner.
- Rich and creamy – pillowy soft potato gnocchi and tender chicken all simmered together in a creamy sauce full of garlic, parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes.
- All in one pan – the gnocchi cooks right in the sauce, so no need to boil it separately. Less dishes means easy clean-up!
- Customizable – switch up the protein, add in more veggies, or swap out the gnocchi for pasta or cauliflower gnocchi to easily customize this meal to your liking.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- gnocchi – the star of this dish! You can also use gluten-free gnocchi or even the cauliflower gnocchi from Trader Joe’s.
- chicken – I like to use shredded rotisserie chicken because it is quick and easy with so much flavor, but any cooked chicken breasts or chicken thighs will work including any leftover chicken or turkey.
- sun-dried tomatoes – you can use dry packed sundried tomatoes or oil-packed sun dried tomatoes from a jar.
- olive oil – I like to use the oil that the sun dried tomatoes are packed in from the jar for maximum flavor, but any type olive oil will work or even butter.
- chicken broth – this is used for the base of the sauce that the gnocchi will simmer in which adds so much flavor. You could also use vegetable broth or chicken stock.
- half and half – makes the sauce nice and creamy. You can also use full fat coconut milk for a lighter option or even heavy cream if that’s all you have.
- garlic – you can use fresh chopped garlic or minced garlic from the jar.
- spinach – adds a boost of nutrition and a pop of color.
- cheese – shredded cheese adds to the creaminess of this dish and adds more flavor! I used freshly grated parmesan cheese, but other options include shredded Asiago cheese, pecorino romano cheese or gruyere.
- fresh basil – adds even more flavor that pairs perfectly with this chicken gnocchi. Other herbs such as fresh thyme or fresh oregano would taste great too.
- salt + pepper – to season and add flavor to this dish. You could also add in some red pepper flakes for a kick of spice.
How to Make Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi
- Heat up skillet. In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil (I like to use the oil from the jar of sun dried tomatoes!) and sauté sundried tomatoes and 4 cloves garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the gnocchi. Add uncooked gnocchi, breaking apart any that are stuck together, then mix in chicken broth, half and half and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until gnocchi are cooked through and fluffy.
- Add chicken and spinach. Remove cover and mix in the shredded chicken and spinach leaves with the tomato cream sauce, cooking an additional 3 to 5 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Mix in the cheese. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and cook until melted. Top with fresh basil, extra parmesan and enjoy.
Substitutions and Variations
- Instead of chicken, try using ground Italian sausage, ground chicken or ground beef for a different flavor.
- To make this spicy, add in some crushed red pepper flakes or mix in some chopped peppers.
- Swap out the chicken broth for dry white wine for a different flavor. Don’t forget to pour yourself a glass!
- This recipe calls for fresh baby spinach, but you could also mix in kale or other leafy greens or fresh herbs.
- Instead of the gnocchi, feel free to use orzo or other type of pasta you like best, just make sure to follow specific package instructions.
- Add in some extra veggies such as chopped broccoli, asparagus, peppers, onion or shallots.
- To make the sauce lighter in fat and calories (and dairy-free), feel free to use full fat canned coconut milk in place of the half and half. Cream cheese would also make this nice and creamy as well.
How to Serve
- With a salad – a crisp salad makes the perfect contrast to the creamy sauce in this dish. Try serving with this lemon arugula salad or healthy caesar salad.
- Crusty bread – serve with garlic bread, crusty Italian bread, focaccia or breadsticks to soak up all that delicious sauce!
- Roasted veggies – add a boost of nutrition to your meal by serving with a side of your favorite vegetables. Roasted broccoli, asparagus, green beans and zucchini all make great options.
Prepping and Storage
Leftovers should be stored in a sealed, airtight container in the refrigerator and will last up to 3 to 4 days. Keep in mind, the gnocchi will soak up a lot of the sauce as it sits overnight in the fridge so this dish tastes best enjoyed fresh as possible. Feel free to add a splash of cream or chicken broth to loosen up the sauce when re-heating.
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One Pan Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi
This EASY One Pan Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi is the perfect weeknight meal! Pillowy soft gnocchi and tender chicken simmered together in a creamy sun dried tomato and parmesan sauce in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp oil from the sun dried tomatoes jar (or olive oil)
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 12 oz gnocchi
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half and half (or heavy cream)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (I used rotisserie)
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté sun dried tomatoes and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add uncooked gnocchi, breaking apart any that are stuck together. Add in the chicken broth, half and half and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until gnocchi are cooked through and fluffy.
- Remove cover and mix in shredded chicken and spinach leaves, cooking an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
- Mix in the freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 11/4 cups | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 12.6g | Fat: 10.5g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Sodium: 758.7mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4.5g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How would I incorporate cream cheese instead of the half and half or the heavy cream? Thank you. I cannot wait to try this recipe tomorrow!
I would add the cream cheese after the gnocchi are cooked right before adding in the chicken so that it can get nice and melted and incorporated into the sauce 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
This was so easy, fast and delicious. I will be making this for my family often.
That One-Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Gnocchi looks incredibly cozy and flavorful—the perfect quick, creamy, and satisfying comfort meal
Yum! Thank you!
Needs acid- I recommend a little squeeze of lemon at the end! 🙂
My family really enjoyed this! Quick and easy to throw together on a busy night. I used 1 tbsp oil from the tomatoes to sautée the garlic, 1/2 a chopped onion and the gnocchi until the onion was soft and the gnocchi had some color. I didn’t have any milk or cream, but added 1/4 cup cream cheese and 1/2c more chicken broth and it was really tasty. Will make this again. Bet it would be yummy with chicken sausage!
Wow…wow….so easy and quick to throw together. This was delicious! I added a little bit of asparagus (not sure why…guess I thought another veggie might be nice). Will most definitely be making this again…..and again! Thank you so much! Oh……and lol….i only had skim milk, so used that instead of half and half. It wasn’t a super creamy sauce but was still deliscious!
Made this tonight! It was fantastic! Very flavorful and delicious. Husband raved about it.
Excellent! This will be a regular busy weeknight meal for my family. My picky-eater teen said it was so good and also “bougie”
This recipe was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend has a high palate and he LOVED this dish. So simple and quick for a busy work day. It’s perfect!
I should have commented about this recipe months ago. I crave this recipe all the time- it is absolutely delicious and SO easy. Try this this recipe!
So glad you love this Caitlynn! 🙂