Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

What’s in This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Recipe?

Juicy chunks of chicken and pillowy soft gnocchi are tossed in a creamy sauce flavored with umami sun-dried tomato pesto– yum!

Chicken: Chunks of boneless, skinless chicken breast add protein to this dish. Cream: Heavy cream makes the sauce super rich, creamy, and velvety. Broth: Low-sodium chicken broth creates a savory base of flavor for the sauce. Cheese: Parmesan cheese enhances the salty and umami flavor of the sauce. Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto: Adds tons of umami flavor to the sauce. Gnocchi: This fluffy chewy pasta is the perfect choice for this dish. Baby Spinach: Adds a little bit of color and extra nutrition.

Variations To Try

If you’re not a fan of sun-dried tomato pesto, feel free to use any kind of pesto. I have made it (and love it) with classic basil pesto. Roasted red pepper pesto and even arugula pesto would also be delicious.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover creamy chicken gnocchi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pot set over medium-low heat until warmed through. I do not recommend freezing this recipe, as the sauce separates once thawed.

Notes from the Test Kitchen

Make sure to bring the cream to room temperature so it doesn’t curdle when you add it to the hot pan.

How to Make Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Step by Step

Cook the Chicken: Season 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the seasoned chicken to a saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Make the Sauce: Stir 1 cup of room-temperature heavy cream, 1 cup of chicken broth, ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and ¼ cup of sun-dried tomato pesto together in the pan. Add 1 pound of gnocchi to the pan and cover. Cook for 5 minutes. Wilt the Spinach: Add the chicken and 2 cups of fresh baby spinach to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.