Description
A comforting dish with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pillowy gnocchi, perfect for a cozy night in or impressing friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and spinach. Sauté until spinach wilts.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir as mixture reaches a gentle simmer.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts into the sauce.
- Toss in the cooked gnocchi, mixing gently to coat in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs.
Notes
For make-ahead meals, prepare chicken and sauce in advance, and reheat while cooking the gnocchi. Consider using an air fryer for the chicken for a faster option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg