Irresistibly Creamy Chicken Gnocchi
A comforting dish of tender gnocchi, succulent chicken, and vibrant spinach enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with specific gnocchi)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Toss in fresh spinach, stirring for about 2 minutes until wilted.
- Return chopped chicken and gnocchi to the skillet, gently toss to combine, and simmer on low for an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top, stir gently to combine.
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to use fresh herbs or substitute with other greens like kale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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