If you’re a fan of the classic Marry Me Chicken, you have got to try this recipe! Enjoy all the creamy and delicious flavors you already love with the addition of pillowy, soft gnocchi!
To have and to hold…
When I first saw the words ‘Marry Me Chicken’ circulating online, I must admit that I was pretty baffled… But now that I’ve tried it for myself, I can totally get why you’d want to marry whoever cooked this for you! As soon as I heard about this chicken dish, I just knew that I had to make it with gnocchi. I’ve seen some versions with pasta, but there’s something so special about the light and fluffy texture of gnocchi that I knew would work perfectly with that creamy, delicious sauce! And I have to say, this recipe is everything I had hoped it would be and more.
My Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi is the perfect elevated date night in recipe. Lucky for you, it’s also a super easy one pan meal that comes together quickly in less than 30 minutes! The results you get are super impressive without all the hassle, and so this would make a great meal for company too! Watch out though – diamond rings will be flying across the table! Pair this dish with a crisp side salad and you have yourself the perfect dinner.
As you please
For vegan or vegetarian friends, you can easily leave out the chicken and substitute vegetable broth to make it a meatless meal! Either way, it is satisfying and filling. This recipe uses heavy cream, but there are some great dairy free heavy cream options at most grocery stores that you could totally substitute with for a similar effect. I have tried Silk brand and like it a lot! You’ll have to do the same for the parmesan cheese too. But trust me, it will still be so delicious!
I looooove how the addition of gnocchi elevated this dish but the world is your oyster with delicious Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi recipe. Feel free to substitute the gnocchi for your favorite pasta or rice and enjoy it exactly as you please!
What you’ll need:
Chicken
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces
- 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- pinch of paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Gnocchi
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb. shelf stable gnocchi
- 1/2 cup oil packed sundried tomatoes, julienne cut
- 1/2 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 a lemon, juiced
- fresh chopped basil for topping, optional
- more grated parmesan for topping, optional
Show me how it’s done!
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika.
- Heat a skillet to medium high heat and add the 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the bite size chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and set chicken aside.
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet (that has a lid) over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and cook for 40-60 seconds. Stir in the heavy cream, broth, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a slight simmer then add the gnocchi and sun dried tomatoes. Cover and cook for about 4 minutes or until the gnocchi is tender.
- Stir in the spinach, parmesan and chicken. Add the lemon juice and give everything a good toss.
- Once the spinach is wilted, remove from heat.
- Top with fresh chopped basil and grated parmesan if desired.
FAQs
This dish is best eaten fresh, but if you have any leftovers you can transfer any these into an airtight container and into the fridge where they’ll keep for 2 – 3 days. I do think that gnocchi tends to stiffen up a little once it’s been cooked and refrigerated, so for best results I’d recommend only cooking as much gnocchi as you plan to eat in that sitting. You can reheat the sauce & chicken no problem and add some freshly cooked gnocchi to this!
You must try it!!! In simple terms, gnocchi is pretty similar to pasta but made with potatoes. It is super light and airy, and pillowy soft. They typically have ridges which help to soak up any delicious sauce!
I have a ton of gnocchi recipes for you to browse and figure out how you’d like to try it – of course I’d recommend this Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi but here are some of my other favorites:
Hamburger Helper Gnocchi
Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Sheet Pan Caprese Gnocchi
Calabrian Tomato Gnocchi Soup
I was super curious to know this too when I first heard about the dish – from what I’ve gathered, it seems as if they call it this because it is so delicious it warrants a proposal! Now that I can get behind. I think that my Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi might even be deserving of two rings, because the combo is unbeatable!
Other recipes you will love:
- Hamburger Helper Gnocchi
- Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
- Sheet Pan Caprese Gnocchi
- Calabrian Tomato Gnocchi Soup
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PrintMarry Me Chicken And Gnocchi
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings
Description
Do I hear wedding bells? My Marry Me Chicken and Gnocchi is a must try if you love all things creamy and delicious. With the addition of pillowy, soft gnocchi, who could refuse this dish?
Ingredients
Chicken
1.5 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces
3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
pinch of paprika
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Gnocchi
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. shelf stable gnocchi
1/2 cup oil packed sundried tomatoes, julienne cut
1/2 cup parmesan, freshly grated
1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 a lemon, juiced
fresh chopped basil for topping, optional
more grated parmesan for topping, optional
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika.
- Heat a skillet to medium high heat and add the 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the bite size chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and set chicken aside.
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet (that has a lid) over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and cook for 40-60 seconds. Stir in the heavy cream, broth, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a slight simmer then add the gnocchi and sun dried tomatoes. Cover and cook for about 4 minutes or until the gnocchi is tender.
- Stir in the spinach, parmesan and chicken. Add the lemon juice and give everything a good toss.
- Once the spinach is wilted, remove from heat.
- Top with fresh chopped basil and grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
This dish is best eaten fresh, but if you have any leftovers you can transfer any these into an airtight container and into the fridge where they’ll keep for 2 – 3 days. You can reheat the sauce & chicken no problem and add some freshly cooked gnocchi to this!
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
Keywords: gnocchi, chicken, one pan meal, sun dried tomatoes, parmesan
Jenna
So delicious and easy to make. Gnocchi 🤝🏼 sun dried TOMATOES. Sign me tf up! Will be on repeat in this household.
★★★★★
Mary Alyce
So good and so easy!! DEFINITELY a new go to recipe.
★★★★★
Sarah
Good recipe. I subbed the heavy cream for half and half and the chicken broth for veggie stock because I had them in the house. The meal really came together quickly and trested yummy. Next time, I’ll add more baby spinach and maybe omit the chicken for a matless monday dish.
★★★★★