Description
This Cajun Chicken Gnocchi recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy Cajun-infused sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Cajun Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Gnocchi:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Coat chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the chicken: Sauté chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Add cream, broth, and cheese. Simmer and add gnocchi.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken and add spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Try kale instead of spinach or add mushrooms for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
