Step 1

Dice the chicken thighs into 2-inch pieces. Add the chicken to a bowl and top it with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.

Step 2

Place a large, deep skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil. Once it's shimmering, add the chicken and cook undisturbed until well browned, about 3 minutes. Stir and brown on the other side, about 3 more minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan when it's cooked through and leave the fat in the pan.

Step 3

Add the onion and garlic to the skillet. Saute until the onions have softened and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes

Step 4

Add the gnocchi and 1 tablespoon salted butter to the skillet and brown for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the spinach and the broth to the skillet. Cover the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the gnocchi has hydrated.

Step 6

Add the heavy cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon of salted butter to the skillet. Stir until the butter has melted and the cream is steaming hot but not boiling.

Step 7

Take the skillet off the heat. Add the parmesan to the pan and stir until it melts, creating a velvety sauce.

Step 8

Finally, return the cooked diced chicken to the skillet. Mix gently into the gnocchi and cream sauce. If desired, garnish with parsley.