Creamy Sun Dried Tomato & Rosemary Chicken Meatball Gnocchi
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Rosemary Chicken Meatball Gnocchi—a comforting, easy-to-make, and satisfying dish. Juicy chicken meatballs swim in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, perfectly paired with soft gnocchi. In just 35 minutes, you'll have a dreamy treat that will fulfill all your cravings. With its rich and delicious flavours, it's the perfect addition to your dinner table.
Serves 4
Effort: Easy
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Gluten free option available - see hints & tips
Ingredients
500g chicken mince
1 tbsp Bavarian seasoning
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 cup parmesan, finely grated
Salt & pepper
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup finely diced sundried tomato
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup cream
2 cups chicken stock
1 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tsp milk
60g spinach
500g gnocchi (1 packet)
parmesan - for serving
Instructions
In a bowl, mix the chicken mince, bread crumbs, egg, Bavarian seasoning, grated parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
With wet hands, shape the mixture into 16 equal-sized meatballs. You can prepare these ahead of time if needed.
Cook the gnocchi according to the package directions, drain, and set aside.
In a large fry pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and garlic, and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant and softened.
Stir in the sundried tomatoes and dried rosemary, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the chicken stock and cream, then reduce the heat to medium. Add the chicken meatballs to the creamy sauce and let them cook slowly. Cook for 3 minutes on one side, then turn them over and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornflour with 2 tsp of milk. Add this mixture to the creamy sauce, stirring well. The sauce will thicken as it bubbles from the cornflour. Cook for about a minute.
Add the spinach to the pan, letting it wilt, and then stir in the parmesan cheese. Season to taste.
Finally, stir in the cooked gnocchi until well coated with the sauce. Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese & chopped rosemary.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Creamy Sun Dried Tomato & Rosemary Chicken Meatball Gnocchi.
Hint & tips
Make gluten free - Use gluten bread crumbs & gluten free gnocchi to make this dish suitable for a gluten free diet. My top gluten free gnocchi is simple wize traditional gnocchi.
Mince - This recipe calls for chicken mince, which beautifully complements the sun-dried tomato and Bavarian seasoning. If you prefer, pork mince can be a delicious alternative to achieve a different flavour profile.
Rosemary - If you don't have fresh rosemary available, you can substitute it with dried rosemary. Use 1 tsp of dried rosemary as a replacement for 1 tbsp of fresh rosemary. This adjustment will ensure you maintain the right balance of flavours in the recipe.
Serving suggestion - Serve the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Rosemary Chicken Meatball Gnocchi with fresh greens and crusty bread.
Additionally, for an alternative serving option, you can prepare the meatballs without the gnocchi and serve them over baked potatoes. This variation adds heartiness to the dish and creates a satisfying and comforting meal.
Both serving suggestions offer unique and delicious ways to enjoy this tasty recipe. Feel free to choose the one that suits your preferences and enjoy a fantastic meal!
Portion size - Serves 4 or 2 with leftovers.
Storage - Store in the fridge for 3 days. Suitable for freezing - Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge before heating back up on the stove top.
