Creamy Cajun gnocchi made in one pan with andouille chicken sausage, peppers, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s a weeknight-easy skillet that brings big flavor with simple steps!
Set the oven to 400°F. Place a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the sliced andouille chicken sausage and cook 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned. Then add in the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium-low. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
Add the gnocchi and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce starts to thicken and the gnocchi begin to soften.
Remove from the heat, cover the skillet tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil, fold in the spinach, and sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbly. Optional: Broil 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is lightly browned, watching closely so it doesn’t burn.
Let the skillet rest a few minutes so the sauce settles, then spoon into bowls.
Notes
Make sure to use a 12-inch oven-safe skillet to keep this truly one pan from stove to oven.
Swap in shrimp, chicken, or turkey sausage, and add extra veggies like mushrooms or zucchini if you’d like.
If the sauce gets too thick, loosen with a splash of broth. If it’s thin, simmer 1 to 2 minutes until glossy.
Make ahead prep: Dice the onion and pepper and slice the sausage up to 2 days ahead, then cook fresh for the best gnocchi texture.
Storage & reheat: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk to bring the sauce back.