Skillet Gnocchi w/ Busted Cherry Tomatoes
Skillet Gnocchi w/ Busted Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 40 Min
Simple & clean ingredients that come together to bring you a hearty & comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Skillet Gnocchi / Busted Cherry Tomatoes:
- 3-4 Chicken thighs, boneless
- Gnocchi of choice
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
- Mozzarella cubes/balls, as much as you'd like
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1-2 tbsp tomato paste
- Fresh basil, a handful
- White wine, just a splash!
- Spices: salt, pepper & paprika
Instructions
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- Start with prepping & searing the chicken! Add salt, pepper & paprika to chicken thighs, and sear in a little olive oil on medium-high heat for 1-2 mins on each side.
- Once you get a nice brown color on the chicken, remove from pan and set aside. It's OK if not fully cooked yet, it'll finish cooking in the oven.
- In that same pan, add your garlic and tomato paste, and cook for just a minute. Add in cherry tomatoes and sauté for 10-12 minutes until tomatoes start to soften and burst. You can lower heat a bit as they cook down.
- Deglaze pan with a heavy splash of white wine. This will add some nice flavor! Let the alcohol cook down for a couple mins.
- Meanwhile, cook your gnocchi according to package (be sure to salt the water).
- Add cooked gnocchi to the tomatoes and mix in a small handful of torn basil leaves. Nuzzle in chicken, and top with mozzarella cubes.
- Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes until cheese starts to bubble & chicken is fully cooked through! Optional: top with freshly grated parm.
Notes
These ingredients are approximate! I strongly dislike following rigid recipes, so take these measurements with a grain of salt, if you will, and follow your gut. Taste test & adjust to your liking! There's a lot of wiggle room in these types of recipes, especially Italian food. One of the many reasons it's my favorite cuisine!
