Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi
This creamy tuscan gnocchi is the perfect comforting weeknight dinner. It is so cozy and made with wholesome ingredients. Plus it truly couldn’t be easier to make and all you need is one pot! This dinner is packed with protein, fiber, fat, and plenty of veggies so you can feel good eating it.
Why You’ll Love It
- This tuscan gnocchi is the perfect 30 minute weeknight meal.
- All you need is one pan.
- It is incredibly easy to make.
- It is the ultimate comfort food.
- This gnocchi is made with wholesome ingredients.
- It is packed with protein, fats, fiber, and vegetables.
- It is gluten free.
- The whole family will love it. (My 1 year old loved it!)
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Butter. Butter is used to cook the onions and garlic.
- Yellow onion & garlic. These add wonderful aromatics to the dish.
- Ground chicken. Ground chicken is the protein in this recipe. You can also use a ground chicken sausage or ground turkey.
- Tomato paste. Tomato paste adds a slight tang to the flavor of the dish.
- Kale. The kale is a great way to add in greens. You can also use whole leaf spinach.
- Diced tomatoes. A 15 oz can of diced tomatoes, this helps add flavor and texture to the sauces base.
- Bone broth. Bone broth is used for the sauce base. It adds a little extra protein as well! You can sub with chicken stock.
- Gluten free gnocchi. In order for this dish to be gluten free, make sure you use gluten free gnocchi. I love Isola brand.
- Heavy cream. Heavy cream is a must for the creaminess of the sauce.
- Cannellini beans. Canned cannellini beans adds fiber and protein to the dish. You can use butter beans or white beans.
- Seasonings. You will use a few seasonings such as salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
- Lemon juice. Juice from 1/2 a lemon adds flavor and acidity to the dish.
- Parmesan cheese. Fresh parmesan cheese is used in the making of the dish and also as a garnish afterward.
How to Make this Tuscan Gnocchi
Step 1
Cook the aromatics. Add butter or oil to a large pot and heat over a medium high heat. Once butter is melted, add onions then cook until soft. Next add garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 2
Add the ground chicken. Add ground chicken to the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until browned, breaking up as you go.
Step 3
Add tomato paste, kale, and seasonings. Next, add tomato paste and seasonings. Stir until fully combined then add in kale.
Step 4
Pour in heavy cream and bone broth. Pour in heavy cream and bone broth and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add in gnocchi. Stir occasionally until the gnocchi is tender.
Step 5
Stir in lemon juice and parmesan. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan and lemon juice.
Step 6
Serve and enjoy! Ladle the tuscan gnocchi into bowls. Top with fresh parmesan.
Expert Tips
- For best results, serve this creamy tuscan gnocchi hot with fresh parmesan.
- When cooking the aromatics, make sure you cook slowly at a low heat to keep from burning them. This helps to release flavor!
- I used ground chicken and seasoned on my own so I knew what was going into it, but you can use a ground chicken sausage if you find one with good ingredients.
- Cooking with bone broth gives an extra boost of protein and minerals to the dish.
- After adding the gnocchi, make sure you stir occasionally so it doesn’t clump together. Cook until tender (this took mine about 5-6 minutes).
For the tastiest dish, serve hot with fresh parmesan.
Yes! This reheats really well and would make a delicious meal prep.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
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Tuscan Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter, or extra virgin olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 bunch kale, chopped
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained
- 17.5 oz gluten free gnocchi
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh parmesan, grated
- ½ lemon, juice
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the aromatics. Add butter or oil to a large pot and heat over a medium high heat. Once butter is melted, add onions then cook until soft. Next add garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the ground chicken. Add ground chicken to the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until browned, breaking up as you go.
- Add tomato paste, kale, and seasonings. Next, add tomato paste and seasonings. Stir until fully combined then add in kale.
- Pour in heavy cream and bone broth. Pour in heavy cream and bone broth and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add in gnocchi. Stir occasionally until the gnocchi is tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and parmesan. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan and lemon juice.
- Serve and enjoy! Ladle the tuscan gnocchi into bowls. Top with fresh parmesan.
Notes
- For best results, serve this creamy tuscan gnocchi hot with fresh parmesan.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- When cooking the aromatics, make sure you cook slowly at a low heat to keep from burning them. This helps to release flavor!
- I used ground chicken and seasoned on my own so I knew what was going into it, but you can use a ground chicken sausage if you find one with good ingredients.
- Cooking with bone broth gives an extra boost of protein and minerals to the dish.
- After adding the gnocchi, make sure you stir occasionally so it doesn’t clump together. Cook until tender (this took mine about 5-6 minutes).