Creamy Harissa Chicken & Gnocchi

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ras el hanout
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup harissa paste
  • 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
  • 1 (17-oz.) pkg. dry or frozen gnocchi
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta, divided
  • 3 cups packed baby spinach
  • Finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and ras el hanout. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil. Add chicken and cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.
  2. In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Add shallot and mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, harissa, and thyme and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add broth and scrape up any browned bits on bottom of pan. Slowly add half-and-half, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper. Stir in gnocchi and return to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is cooked through and tender, about 10 minutes (cook time will be 2 to 3 minutes longer for frozen gnocchi)
  3. Add 1/2 cup feta and stir until melted, then add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  4. Slice chicken and return to skillet. Top with basil and remaining 1/4 cup feta.

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