Description
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, creamy sauce—perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 16 oz package gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and fresh spinach; sauté until fragrant and spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; reduce heat slightly and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in cooked gnocchi and cook together for another 3-4 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg