Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken Sausage (30-Minute, One-Pan)
Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken Sausage is the quintessential comfort dish for chilly evenings. This delightful one-pan meal combines tender potato gnocchi with a luscious pumpkin cream sauce, fresh spinach, and savory chicken sausage, all ready in just 30 minutes. The rich flavors, enhanced by aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, create a warm, inviting experience perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. With minimal cleanup required, you can savor every bite without the hassle. Treat yourself to this quick yet indulgent recipe that captures the essence of fall!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz chicken sausage (casings removed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 10 oz potato gnocchi
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add chicken sausage and cook for about 4 minutes until browned on one side. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in potato gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth; bring to a boil and cover for 5 minutes.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and minced garlic, then add fresh spinach. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until spinach wilts (approx. 3 minutes).
- Stir in half of the sage and thyme; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg