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The Best Chicken Marsala Gnocchi

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This Chicken Marsala Gnocchi is a rich and creamy comfort food dish made with tender chicken, soft potato gnocchi, earthy mushrooms, and a flavorful Marsala wine sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, this one-pan chicken gnocchi recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with simple ingredients and easy preparation.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound potato gnocchi
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • ¾ cup Marsala wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion or 2 shallots, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Lightly coat the chicken pieces with flour.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook until browned and tender.
  • Stir in diced onion or shallots and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  • Pour in the Marsala wine and simmer for several minutes until slightly reduced.
  • Add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until smooth and combined.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and cooked gnocchi.
  • Cook for another 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through and coated in the creamy sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Chicken thighs add extra tenderness and flavor.dd spinach for extra greens and color.Half-and-half can replace heavy cream for a lighter sauce.Wild mushrooms provide a deeper earthy flavor.A pinch of red pepper flakes adds subtle heat.

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