Tuscan Chicken & Gnocchi Delight: A Culinary Journey into Tuscan Cuisine

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 16 oz fresh gnocchi
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• to taste Salt and pepper
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• for garnish Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest.
3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the heavy cream, stirring well to combine.
6. Add the fresh spinach and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
7. Stir in the gnocchi and let it cook in the sauce for about 3-5 minutes until they are heated through and slightly tender.
8. Slice the cooked chicken and place it back in the skillet, cooking for another minute to combine everything.
9. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.