Description
A comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Gnocchi featuring tender gnocchi in a silky sauce with succulent chicken and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups potato gnocchi
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Pour the olive oil into your large skillet and heat it over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the diced chicken pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally for about 6-8 minutes until golden-brown.
- Incorporate garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Bring in the broth: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and stir everything together. Allow to simmer gently.
- Add the gnocchi: Toss in the potato gnocchi and cook according to package instructions.
- Creamy finish: Stir in the heavy cream and spinach, simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve it up: Dish out into warm bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare chicken and gnocchi in advance. This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg