Description
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi is a delightful comfort dish that wraps tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a rich, velvety sauce. Enhanced with fresh spinach and grated Parmesan, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between creamy and savory flavors. Ideal for family gatherings or busy weeknights, it promises to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds with every bite. Dive into this easy-to-follow recipe for a meal that feels like a hug on a plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 cups fresh gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add gnocchi and chicken broth, stirring well. Simmer gently until the gnocchi float to the surface.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously until combined; let it thicken for about 5 minutes on low heat.
- Add spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted (about two minutes).
- Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet along with grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg