Description
A comforting creamy chicken gnocchi dish featuring tender chicken, soft potato gnocchi, and baby spinach in a rich garlic-herb cream sauce, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 pound potato gnocchi
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup baby spinach
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mix of basil, oregano, thyme)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Reduce heat to medium, then add heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked gnocchi, chicken, and baby spinach to the skillet. Toss gently to coat and cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Frozen gnocchi can be used; cook according to package instructions before adding.
For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
To make dairy-free, use dairy-free cream and vegan cheese alternatives.
Pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken can be added at the end to warm through.
Most potato gnocchi is gluten-free, but verify ingredient labels to be sure.
Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or cream to loosen sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
