Easy One Pan Creamy Italian Chicken With Gnocchi Dinner

Step 1

Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken and cook until golden, 4 minutes. Remove from skillet.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Add shallot and mushrooms and cook until golden, 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add garlic, thyme and oregano and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.

Step 5

Add broth broth and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of pan, then slowly add in half and half. Bring to a simmer and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Step 6

Stir in gnocchi and return chicken to pan. Let simmer until chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature of the chicken breasts reach 165℉, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Remove chicken from skillet.

Step 8

Add cheeses and stir until melted, then add spinach and stir until the spinach is wilted.

Step 9

Slice the chicken breast and return it to the skillet. Taste. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.