One Pan Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi

Get ready to fall in love with this creamy one pan marry me chicken and gnocchi recipe – bursting with flavor, high in protein and perfect for a cozy dinner.

This is the ultimate one pan meal when you’re craving something soul-soothing but still want to keep things a little lighter and nourishing. It’s lower in fat than traditional marry me chicken without sacrificing any of that rich, luscious flavor that makes this dish so irresistible.

Whether you’re cooking for that special someone or treating yourself, this recipe is sure to spark some love at the dinner table!

What You’ll Need

Equipment

• Large deep pan
• Cutting board
• Cutting knives

Ingredients

• Chicken breast
• Italian seasoning: Can use a store bought seasoning or use your own blend of Italian seasonings (thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary).
• Salt + pepper
• Salted butter
• Onion: White or yellow works.
• Garlic
• Tomato paste
• White cooking wine
• Chicken broth
• Whole milk: Or heavy cream (I opt for whole milk to keep fats lower).
• Gnocchi: I use shelf stable. See FAQ section below if using frozen.
• Sun dried tomatoes (in oil)
• Parmesan
• Spinach
• Basil
• Fresh lemon

How To Make It

1. Cook the chicken: Add 1 tbsp of the sun dried tomato oil to the pan on medium high and add diced chicken. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and fully cook (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Make the sauce: Add salted butter and onion, cooking 1 minutes until fragrant. Add garlic, tomato paste, and more Italian seasoning and cook 1-2 more minutes. Deglaze with white wine, then add chicken broth and milk, bringing to a gentle simmer.
3. Cook the gnocchi: Stir in the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions (~3-4 min, till the gnocchi float).
4. Add the rest!: Add sun dried tomatoes, parmesan, spinach, basil, and stir until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted. Add cooked chicken, season with any more salt to taste and serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice!

FAQs

• Can I make this dish ahead of time?: This dish is best fresh, but can be made ahead if needed. Just store in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth to revive the sauce. Add fresh lemon and basil for best flavor!
• Can I add more veggies?: Yes! Feel free to toss in extras like diced bell peppers, zucchini or mushrooms when you sauté the onions. Just make sure they’re finely chopped so they cook evenly.
• Can I use frozen gnocchi instead of shelf-stable?: Of course! You’ll just need to cook it longer (check package instructions) and let the sauce reduce since frozen gnocchi releases more water as it cooks.

To Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of broth to revive the sauce.

More One Pan Dinners

• One pan cottage cheese alfredo
• One pan garlic parmesan pasta
• One pan lemon pepper chicken orzo
• One pan white Tuscan turkey orzo
• One pan lower carb taco rice
• One pan cheesy chicken broccoli pasta

Lastly, be sure to leave a rating and review down below if you make this one pan marry me chicken and gnocchi! And don’t forget to tag me on all the socials – always love to hear from you and see what you’re cooking up. ♡ Enjoy!

One Pan Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi

5 from 4 votes

Get ready to fall in love with this creamy one pan marry me chicken and gnocchi recipe – bursting with flavor, high in protein and perfect for a cozy dinner.

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Prep Time:15 minutes mins

Cook Time:15 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Calories: 400kcal

Equipment

• Large pan

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast (24 oz) diced into bite size pieces
• 3 tsp Italian seasoning divided
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp salted butter (14 g)
• 1/2 small onion (100 g) finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (33 g)
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup white cooking wine (60 g)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 g)
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk (360 g)
• 1 lb gnocchi (16 oz)
• 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil (60 g) chopped
• 1/3 cup parmesan (28 g) fresh grated
• 2 cups spinach (60 g) roughly chopped
• small handful basil thinly sliced
• fresh lemon to serve

Instructions

• Heat a large deep pan on medium high and add 1 tbsp of sun dried tomato oil. Add diced chicken, season with 2 tsp Italian seasoning, big pinch salt and pepper, and fully cook (5-7 min). Remove from pan.
• Add butter and onion, cooking for 1 min until fragrant. Add garlic, tomato paste, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, pinch red pepper flakes and cook 1-2 more minutes.
• Deglaze with white wine, add chicken broth and milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
• Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, until they float. Add sun dried tomatoes, parmesan, spinach, basil, stirring until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
• Stir in the cooked chicken, season with any more salt to taste and serve with fresh lemon juice!

Notes

• Can sub chicken broth for white wine.
• Check your Italian seasoning for salt and adjust salt levels accordingly.

Nutrition

Serving: 262g | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.2g | Protein: 33.6g | Fat: 12.5g | Fiber: 2.7g

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