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Spicy One-Pan Creamy Harissa Chicken & Gnocchi

Name: Spicy One-Pan Creamy Harissa Chicken & Gnocchi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2-3 tbsp harissa paste (adjust to desired spice level); 1.5 cups chicken broth; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 lb shelf-stable potato gnocchi; 2 cups fresh spinach; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Get ready for a flavor explosion with this incredibly easy, one-pan meal! Tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi are bathed in a rich, spicy, and creamy harissa sauce, making it an instant favorite for anyone who loves a good kick. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels gourmet.

4 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

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Ingredients Index

1.5 Lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika 1/2 Tsp Salt 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper 1 Yellow Onion, Diced 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced 2-3 Tbsp Harissa Paste (adjust To Desired Spice Level)1.5 Cups Chicken Broth

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 tbsp harissa paste (adjust to desired spice level)
1.5 cups chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 lb shelf-stable potato gnocchi
2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

1Season the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2Heat olive oil in a large (12-inch) oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
3Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the same pan. Sauté over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and harissa paste, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
5Reduce heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese and whisk continuously until it has melted completely and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the heavy cream.
6Return the seared chicken to the pan. Add the gnocchi, stirring gently to combine and ensure the gnocchi is submerged in the sauce.
7Increase heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce has thickened.
8Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
9Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.