Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi My Creamy Copycat

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
• 1 tsp (5ml) Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp (2.5ml) salt
• ¼ tsp (1.25ml) black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups (1.4L) chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
• ½ tsp (2.5ml) dried thyme
• ¼ tsp (1.25ml) red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
• 1 (17.6 oz / 500g) package potato gnocchi
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 2 tbsp (30ml) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Salt
• pepper