Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Chicken Gnocchi recipe. A satisfying one-pan dish that combines tender potato gnocchi with seasoned chicken, spinach, and a luscious creamy sauce.
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup baby spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add Chicken and Greens: Mix in shredded chicken, spinach, Parmesan, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Simmer gently.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add gnocchi to the skillet and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving the creamy chicken gnocchi warm.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- Enhance with mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
