Description
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi is a comforting dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe is both easy to make and packed with flavor. With its creamy texture and colorful ingredients, this meal will not only fill your belly but also warm your heart, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté the chicken with salt and pepper until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in additional oil for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir well while scraping any browned bits from the pan. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add gnocchi to the sauce and stir gently to coat. Return cooked chicken and add fresh spinach, cooking until heated through (about 3 minutes).
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg