Description
Creamy chicken and gnocchi is a comforting dish made with tender chicken and soft gnocchi in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy chicken and gnocchi, chicken recipe, gnocchi recipe, comfort food