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Weeknight • Chicken

Hearty Chicken Sausage Gnocchi Skillet

This comforting skillet meal combines tender gnocchi with savory chicken sausage and spinach in a rich tomato sauce.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Hearty Chicken Sausage Gnocchi Skillet

Sometimes, you just need a big, comforting hug in a bowl, and this Hearty Chicken Sausage Gnocchi Skillet delivers exactly that! It's incredibly easy to make, packed with flavor, and comes together all in one pan (mostly!), meaning fewer dishes and more time to enjoy your delicious creation. Get ready to add this one to your weeknight rotation!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken sausage, casing removed and crumbled (or sliced)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi (shelf-stable)
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside, draining most of the fat.

  2. Step 2

    Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Add the gnocchi directly to the simmering sauce and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi are tender and float to the top.

  5. Step 5

    Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt down. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot, topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Tips

  • If your skillet isn't oven-safe, you can transfer the mixture to a baking dish before adding cheese and broiling, but it's not strictly necessary.
  • Don't worry if the gnocchi seem a bit firm when you add them; they will plump up nicely in the sauce.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms along with the onion for extra nutrition and flavor.

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