Description

Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. This rich, velvety dish features tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce. With its delightful blend of flavors, it’s ideal for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a well-deserved treat after a long day. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe will undoubtedly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups fresh spinach
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Slice the seared chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet along with the gnocchi.
Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir gently to combine. Bring to a simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
Stir in spinach until wilted, then add Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
Calories: 540
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or other vegetables like mushrooms or peas. To lighten the dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.