This easy marry me chicken gnocchi recipe couples pillowy soft gnocchi with a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce! The “marry me” flavor profile will sweep you off your feet.
You may also like Italian Wedding Soup or Marry Me Pork Tenderloin.
Why you’ll love it
Rekindle your love of gnocchi with this marry me chicken gnocchi recipe. It’s a stunner of a 30-minute meal that’s indulgent and worthy of guests. Rotisserie chicken makes it so simple, and the gnocchi shine in this union of tasty ingredients.
Pairing the one pan technique with these Italian-inspired flavors is worth celebrating. The sauce has the intense, gorgeous tomato flavor of double concentrated tomato paste, sweet sun-kissed tomatoes ripened in Italy, fresh basil, and parmesan. Buon appetito!
What you’ll need
- Butter – for pan frying
- Tomato paste – double concentrated tomato paste ensures tons of richness
- Sun-dried tomatoes – Italian-grown sun-dried tomatoes add deep flavor
- Oregano – more herb-y flavor
- Garlic – aromatic goodness
- Crushed red pepper flakes – they add a nice gentle warmth, not spice
- Dry white wine – use one you’d enjoy drinking like a sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio
- Chicken broth – for the base of the sauce
- Heavy cream – it’s silky and luxurious
- Gnocchi – shelf-stable potato gnocchi works great; the starch thickens the sauce
- Chicken – rotisserie chicken for ease
- Parmesan – the icing on the cake!
- Basil – a pop of freshness
Helpful tips
- As with any one pot recipe, cookware and altitude can affect the timing. Turn up the heat if the liquid isn’t absorbing quickly enough, or let it sit longer. If it’s cooking too fast, add a splash more liquid and/or turn down the heat.
- If you prefer to skip the white wine, substitute an equal amount of additional chicken broth.
How to make marry me chicken gnocchi
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients and instructions are in the recipe card below.
In a deep skillet, add the butter, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in the wine, let it bubble for a bit, then stir in the broth, cream, and gnocchi.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and continue to cook. Stir in the chicken, parmesan, and basil. Cook until the chicken is warmed through and the sauce is nicely thickened. Taste and season generously with salt and pepper.
Substitutions and variations
- Try adding a handful or two of fresh baby spinach towards the end of cooking to get more greens in.
- If you need to skip the white wine, substitute an equal amount of additional chicken broth to maintain the right consistency in the sauce.
