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Easy Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs with Gnocchi

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A quick and comforting dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs in a creamy Tuscan sauce with tender gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound (450 g) potato gnocchi

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook 5 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape brown bits from pan. Simmer 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan. Simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions (2-3 minutes or until they float). Drain and set aside.
  8. Return chicken thighs to the pan, nestle into sauce, spoon sauce over top, cover loosely, and simmer 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Add cooked gnocchi to the pan and gently mix to coat with sauce.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning. Optionally add red pepper flakes for heat.
  11. Serve garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Cook cream sauce on moderate heat to avoid splitting. Freshly grated Parmesan improves flavor. If sauce thickens too much, add broth or cream to loosen. Toss gnocchi with olive oil if clumping. Use a thermometer to check chicken doneness or pierce thickest part for clear juices.

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