Description
Savor the warm, comforting flavors of Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi, a delightful dish perfect for cozy dinners or busy weeknights. This satisfying recipe combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant spinach enveloped in a rich garlic parmesan sauce. With easy preparation and a one-pan cooking method, you’ll have minimal cleanup while serving a meal that impresses everyone at the table. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, this creamy comfort food is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper; brown for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted; remove from heat.
- Melt butter in the skillet and whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring frequently until thickened (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Add gnocchi to sauce; mix gently to coat.
- Fold in cooked chicken and sautéed spinach.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg