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How to Make Chicken with Gnocchi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken with Gnocchi is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or a special occasion. This recipe combines tender pieces of chicken with pillowy soft gnocchi in a rich and creamy sauce that is irresistibly delicious.

Gnocchi, which is a type of small dumpling typically made from potato, flour, and eggs, is the perfect accompaniment to chicken in this recipe. The gnocchi provides a satisfyingly hearty element to the dish, while the chicken adds a lean pr...

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 lemon, juiced, divided
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 sprigs finely chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups gnocchi
  • ½ (8 ounce) package fresh spinach

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine bacon and onion in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and 1/2 of the lemon juice and cook until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, mix balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and remaining lemon juice together in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until mixture bubbles, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes with some of their juice and continue to simmer while chicken finishes cooking.
  • Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry gnocchi in the hot butter until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add spinach, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
  • Place bacon and onion onto a serving plate and top with spinach, gnocchi, and chicken, in that order. Drizzle with tomato-balsamic sauce.

    • Nutrition

    844 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 166mg
    • Sodium: 942mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 78mg
    • Calcium: 222mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1292mg

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    Italian recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Main recipes
    One pot recipes