Description
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi is a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to your table. Tender chicken mingles with fluffy gnocchi in a rich, velvety cream sauce, infused with garlic and herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners or spontaneous gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that feels indulgent yet simple. Get ready to savor every delightful bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and oregano; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add gnocchi directly into the sauce; cook according to package instructions until they float (2-3 minutes).
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, then incorporate grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg