Creamy Cauliflower Gnocchi with Chicken, Peppers and Broccoli

Certainly one designated month of February is not nearly enough time to profile all the achievments and contributions of African Americans. But Maya Angelou certainly stands out for overcoming personal challenges, leaving her indelible mark on the literary and playwright world and her crusade for social activism.  

Angelou had a broad career as a singer, dancer, actress, composer, and Hollywood's first female black director, but became most famous as a writer, editor, essayist, playwright, and poet. As a civil rights activist, Angelou worked for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
An interesting reflective article on Angelou 

 https://sgscreed.com/news/2014/05/31/maya-angelou-a-life-of-struggle-and-

success/

Cauliflower Gnocchi is the star of this dish with less calories than traditional gnocchi. A gluten-free product that's versatile in many dishes. Green Giant and Trader Joe are two purveyors. Potato gnocchi can be substituted for cauliflower gnocchi for this dish.

Creamy Cauliflower Gnocchi with Chicken, Peppers and Broccoli

Cook's Notes: A delicious filling dish made with a creamy Parmesan sauce perfect warm up for a chilly winter's evening meal. And a huge bonus-all made in one large skillet. Red pepper flakes add a bit of kick that elevates the recipe's flavor. 

Recipe serves 3.

Cooking Tip: To reheat the next day add more chicken broth to sauce. 

Ingredients:

• 1-12 oz. Cauliflower Gnocchi
  
• 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced mini sweet red peppers
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups diced chicken (bite sized pieces) 
• 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano and basil
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

Cream Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
• Dash red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine e.g sauvignon blanc
• 2 cups broccoli florets or several handfuls of torn spinach leaves

Directions: 

• Follow the gnocchi directions on the package for skillet cooking. Set gnocchi aside in a bowl. Cover to keep warm.
• In a large skillet heat olive oil and butter. Saute onions, peppers, chicken, garlic and spices, 4 minutes. Cover and reduce heat to low for 3-4 minutes.  
• Uncover and add in 1 tablespoon butter and flour. Whisk to blend with ingredients in pan. Cook 1 minute. 
• Stir in cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, wine,broccoli and cooked gnocchi. Gently mix together and cook on low heat until thickened (uncovered).   
• Serve immediately.