Cajun-Spiced Chicken & Gnocchi

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb. total)

4 1/2 tsp. (or more) Creole seasoning with sodium, such as Tony Chachere’s, divided

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 yellow onion, finely chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped

1 stalk celery, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 c. low-sodium chicken broth

2 tbsp. tomato paste

1 c. half-and-half

1/2 c. drained chopped sun-dried tomatoes

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1 (17-oz.) package gnocchi

1/4 c. grated Parmesan

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Directions

Season chicken on both sides with 4 teaspoons Creole seasoning. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Cook chicken, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in broth and tomato paste and scrape up any browned bits on bottom of pan. While stirring, slowly add half-and-half. Add sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Bring to a simmer and stir in gnocchi. Nestle chicken back into skillet. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board.

Stir Parmesan into skillet until melted; taste and season with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper, if needed. Remove from heat and keep warm. Slice chicken and return to skillet. Top with parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 694
• Total Fat: 27 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Sodium: 1294 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 47 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6 g
• Total Sugars: 9 g
• Protein: 60 g