Target: 6 × 4 inches · landscape
Creamy Tomato Chicken, Broccoli & Gnocchi
40 min · 4 servings
Ingredients
□ 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
□ 1 tbsp olive oil
□ 1 tsp kosher salt
□ 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
□ 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
□ 3 garlic cloves, minced
□ 2 tbsp tomato paste
□ 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
□ 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
□ 1/2 cup heavy cream
□ 1 lb potato gnocchi, shelf-stable or refrigerated
□ 3 cups small broccoli florets
□ 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
□ 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
□ 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Directions
1. Prep chicken and vegetables. Sear chicken in oil with half the salt and pepper until browned and 165 F; transfer out.
2. Soften onion, then garlic. Cook tomato paste briefly; add crushed tomatoes, broth, cream, pepper flakes, and remaining salt.
3. Cover gnocchi in the simmering sauce for 4 minutes, stirring once; add broccoli and cover for 3 to 4 minutes more.
4. Return chicken and juices for 2 minutes. Turn off heat, melt in Parmesan, and loosen with water if needed.
5. Finish with basil and serve while the gnocchi are tender and sauce is glossy.
Cook’s note: Cut broccoli florets small so they turn tender during their short covered simmer.