Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Gnocchi

This creamy Tuscan chicken with gnocchi makes a delicious family-friendly dish. Tender and juicy diced chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with spinach, served with gnocchi. You'll love this quick and easy 30-minute meal!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar (or regular vegetable frying oil)
• 1 lb (450g) chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 medium onions
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 tablespoon flour
• 1/3 cup (80ml) dry white wine
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
• 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup (45g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• a large handful fresh spinach
• 1 lb (450g) potato gnocchi

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. I had fresh gnocchi, so I pan-fried them for 2-3 minutes until browned. You can also boil them for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
2. 2Prepare your ingredients: cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, chop the onion, finely chop the garlic (do not use a garlic press or the garlic flavor may be too harsh), chop the sun-dried tomatoes into smaller pieces, grate the Parmesan, wash and dry the spinach.
3. 3In a large bowl, combine flour, spices (basil, oregano, paprika, onion and garlic powder), salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
4. 4Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides (it doesn't have to be completely cooked through). You can cook it in 1 batch or if you want to get a better browning on the chicken, cook it in two batches. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
5. 5Add the butter and onion to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6. 6Add the tomato paste and 1/2 Tbsp of flour. Cook for a minute.
7. 7Add the wine. Cook for a couple of minutes over medium heat until almost evaporated.
8. 8Add the broth, cream, and paprika. Cook for a couple of minutes until the sauce is thickened.
9. 9Add the parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened a little bit more. Season the sauce with salt and pepper if needed.
10. 10Add the chicken back to the pan and cook in the sauce until cooked through (if the chicken was already cooked through, add it with cooked gnocchi and spinach).
11. 11Add the cooked gnocchi and spinach. Cook over low heat for about a minute or until the spinach is wilted.
12. 12Enjoy!