Chicken Gnocchi Skillet (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pack of potato gnocchi (16 oz).
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1 and a half pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
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1.5 tsp of smoked paprika.
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5 tbsp of butter or use ghee instead.
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Dice 1 medium yellow onion.
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Dice 1 cup of white mushrooms.
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2 tbsp of finely minced garlic.
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1 teaspoon of Italian herb blend.
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1 cup of chicken stock.
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Half a cup of heavy cream or half and half.
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½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
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3 handfuls of fresh spinach leaves.
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Optional: chopped parsley, parmesan cheese, and chili flakes for topping.
# Instructions:
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Rub chicken with some paprika, salt, and pepper. Brown in 2 tablespoons of butter for 5-10 minutes per side until golden.
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In the same pan, melt the rest of the butter. Toss in garlic, onions, mushrooms, and herbs. Cook until everything softens up nicely.
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Pour in the broth and slowly stir in mozzarella and cream until the mixture thickens a bit.
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Mix the cooked gnocchi and spinach with the sauce. Put the chicken back into the pan. Let it simmer a minute or two. Top with garnishes before serving.
# Notes:
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Easy to adapt for gluten-free diets.
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Works great for prepping meals ahead of time.
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Done and ready in under half an hour!