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one pan with cooked chicken and gnocchi in a sundried tomato sauce

Easy One Pan Marry Me Chicken & Gnocchi Dinner

4.50 from 2 votes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: american-inspired
Keyword: chicken, marry me, one pan
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Jess
This Marry Me Chicken & Gnocchi is a must-make one pan dinner. Tender chicken & fluffy gnocchi are cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, yum!
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 - 1.5 lb total)
  • kosher salt and ground pepper
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • pinch of chili flakes
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup warm whole milk
  • 450 g (16oz) shelf-stable gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped basil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves (optional)
  • garnishes: fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese and chili flakes

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
  • Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
  • Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
  • Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
  • Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
  • Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!

Notes

How to serve chili lime chicken thighs
  • Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
  • Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
  • Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
  • Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
  • Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
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