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I finally got my hands on the new cauliflower gnocchi from Trader Joe’s, and decided to whip up a quick dinner using some Butcher Box chicken I had in the freezer. This ended up being one of the best meals ever! And it’s paleo, grain free, nutritious and satisfying. What more could you ask for? 🙂
I ended up cooking the gnocchi not according to the package directions, but rather just putting them straight into the hot buttery pan (from frozen) and cooked for 5-7 minutes until browned. The key is to cover the pan and let them sit for about 2-3 mins without stirring to get them browned and crispy, and then continue to stir. The term “Brown Butter” is literally exactly what it sounds like – butter that’s been browned so it takes on a unique flavor that compliments the gnocchi so well!
My favorite ghee is Fourth & Heart which I get on Thrive Market!
Looking for some other easy meals to make with Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi? Check out my Skillet Pesto Meatball & Gnocchi Bake, or my Cauliflower Gnocchi with Butternut Squash “Cheese” Sauce!
If you make and love this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @maryswholelife and #maryswholelife! Can’t wait to see your creations 🙂
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Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi with Chicken, Mushrooms & Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 package Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi
- 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup raw spinach
- 2 tbsp ghee, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp dried sage
Instructions
- Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add 1 tbsp of the ghee. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tbsp of ghee into the same pan. Add frozen (or partially thawed) gnocchi and the mushrooms and cook on medium high heat 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add the chicken back into the pan along with the garlic powder, salt, and sage. Add spinach, stir to combine, and cook for an additional minute. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Hi Mary! What can I use to replace the mushrooms? Squash or Sweet Potatoes?
Thank you!
Sure! Whatever veggie you want 🙂
This is amazing!!! First time we’ve tried cauliflower gnocchi, or well any gnocchi, and we loved it! This was easy to throw together, just a few ingredients, and still had such great flavor. I doubled the recipe for a family of 5 and it was the perfect amount. I will definitely make this again and again. Thank you Mary!
Hi Darra – yay! glad it worked out and you loved it!
Love this recipe! I sometimes have issues with sticking on the bottom of the pan (I’m sure it’s the skillet I’m using) but have deglazed with chicken broth and added on top and it was great!