Ingredients
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2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips (or 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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16 oz potato gnocchi (uncooked, store-bought or homemade)
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2 cups fresh spinach
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes.
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Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce is creamy.
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Add gnocchi directly into the sauce and cook until tender (about 5 minutes).
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Stir in spinach and cooked chicken, simmering until everything is coated in the sauce.
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Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.