Gnocchi with Chicken and Spinach

Chicken in a white wine-marinara sauce with sauteed spinach and peppers is served over gnocchi. Very easy and takes little time from start to finish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 504 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
• ½ cup marinara sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic, or more to taste
• 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 ½ cups Chardonnay wine
• 1 pound frozen gnocchi

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until garlic starts to turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, and salt. Saute until chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Add wine and marinara sauce; let simmer until liquid is reduced, about 10 minutes more.

Step 3

Add gnocchi to boiling water.

Step 4

Stir spinach into the chicken mixture and cover the skillet.

Step 5

While the chicken mixture simmers, cook gnocchi until they float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer gnocchi to the chicken mixture; stir and let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.