Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

Ingredients

Chicken:

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Gnocchi & Vegetables:

• 1 lb potato gnocchi

• ½ cup onion, diced

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 5 oz fresh spinach

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce:

• 5 tablespoons butter

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Prepare Chicken:

1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder

2. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat

3. Cook chicken thighs 5-10 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through

4. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside

Cook Vegetables:
5. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet
6. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, sauté for 30 seconds
7. Add diced onion and mushrooms, cook 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent
8. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes
9. Add spinach and stir until wilted

Make Sauce:
10. Pour in chicken broth and whisk for 1 minute until hot
11. Gradually add heavy cream, whisking continuously
12. Add mozzarella cheese and whisk 2-3 minutes until melted and thickening
13. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth

Final Assembly:
14. Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet and stir to coat with sauce
15. Nestle chicken thighs back into the skillet
16. Simmer 2 minutes to heat chicken through
17. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste
18. Serve immediately while hot