Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi, a dish that brings together tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a luscious garlic parmesan sauce. This one-pan wonder is perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, offering rich flavors and a creamy texture that will impress everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create this heartwarming meal in no time. Enjoy it paired with a light salad or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the savory sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound diced chicken breast
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown for about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds in the same skillet, then add spinach until wilted.
- Melt butter in the skillet; whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually add chicken broth and cream, stirring until thickened (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Add gnocchi to coat in sauce.
- Fold in cooked chicken and sautéed spinach.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg