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Healthy Creamy Garlic Chicken Quinoa Bake

This cozy, polished creamy garlic chicken quinoa recipe is your new healthy go-to. A delicious staple you'll make again & again!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 531
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Oil – for greasing
  • 1 package gnocchi
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup freshly parmesan cheese, shaved
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste 
  • ½ cup half-and-half cream
  • 6 pcs chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on chicken
  • fresh parsley leaves, chopped 

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and oil a rimmed baking dish. Season chicken thighs with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides, starting skin-side down, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain and set aside.
  4. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet. Stir in chopped spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Set the spinach aside.
  5. To make the parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and Italian seasoning. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and shaved parmesan cheese until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Arrange chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish. Top with cooked gnocchi, spinach, and cream sauce. Roast in the oven until thoroughly cooked, about 25-30 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've often used boneless, skinless chicken thighs or even breasts when I'm in a pinch, just remember to adjust your searing time, they cook faster without the bone

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