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Gourmet Camping Meal- Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi

This Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food made easy in a camper kitchen.
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Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 2 tbsp. avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp. chili crunch/ 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 bag fresh spinach
  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 16 oz. package shelf stable gnocchi
  • fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet

Method
 

  1. First cut up the chicken into bite size pieces and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Heat the skillet on med-hi heat, add in the oil, and sauté the chicken for 12-15 minutes, making sure to get a nice sear on both sides.
  2. Next remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, heat up 3 tablespoons of butter, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add in the tomato paste, chili crunch, chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and melted.
  3. After that add back in the chicken and gnocchi and cook for 8-10 minutes until the gnocchi is tender. Add in the spinach until wilted.
  4. Finally top with fresh basil or parsley, extra parmesan cheese, and serve with garlic bread.