Pioneer Woman Chicken Sausage And Gnocchi Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Chicken Sausage and Gnocchi is a hearty and creamy recipe, which is made with savory smoked sausage and a zesty Cajun cream sauce. It’s the perfect one-pan dinner, ready in about 30 minutes.

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Pioneer Woman Chicken Sausage And Gnocchi Recipe Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 ounces smoked sausage link, sliced into thin rounds
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• ½ yellow onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• ⅔ cup low-sodium chicken stock
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 ½ cups pulled rotisserie chicken (dark and white meat)
• 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• Kosher salt

How To Make Pioneer Woman Chicken Sausage And Gnocchi

1. Boil Water and Cook Sausage: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. In a large, deep skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and the Cajun seasoning and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
3. Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in the chicken stock, using a spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream, then add the pulled rotisserie chicken. Let the sauce simmer and thicken for about 5 minutes.
4. Cook the Gnocchi: While the sauce simmers, add the gnocchi to the pot of boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface, which should only take about 2-3 minutes.
5. Combine and Serve: Drain the cooked gnocchi and add them directly to the skillet with the cream sauce. Return the browned sausage to the skillet and toss everything together until fully coated. Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Recipe Tips

• How do I know when the gnocchi is done? Potato gnocchi cooks very quickly. The best way to tell it’s done is to watch for it to float to the surface of the boiling water. As soon as it floats, it’s ready to be drained. Overcooking will make it mushy.
• How can I adjust the spice level? The heat in this dish comes from the Cajun seasoning. If you are sensitive to spice, start with half the amount (1 ½ teaspoons) and you can always add more to the finished sauce to taste.
• What’s the best sausage to use? A good quality, pre-cooked smoked sausage like andouille or kielbasa works perfectly and adds a wonderful smoky flavor to the dish.
• How do I get a rich sauce? Don’t skip the step of scraping the bottom of the pan when you add the chicken stock. All those browned bits from the sausage and vegetables are packed with flavor and will make your sauce much richer.

What To Serve With Chicken Sausage and Gnocchi

This is a very hearty, all-in-one skillet meal that doesn’t need much else. It pairs well with:

• A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette to cut the richness
• A slice of crusty bread for soaking up the creamy sauce

How To Store Chicken Sausage and Gnocchi

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Note that the gnocchi will continue to absorb the sauce and may become softer.
• Reheat: Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of milk or chicken stock to loosen the sauce and restore its creaminess.

Chicken Sausage and Gnocchi Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 830 kcal
• Protein: 40g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Fat: 50g
• Saturated Fat: 20g

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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