Description
Indulge in this creamy chicken gnocchi recipe that is bursting with flavor and comfort. Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a luscious cream sauce make this dish a standout favorite for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, cook seasoned chicken until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, thyme, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Add spinach, carrots, half-and-half, and chicken broth. Simmer.
- Add Gnocchi: Stir in gnocchi, cook until tender. Return chicken, mix in Parmesan. Simmer until creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add cornstarch mixed with water.
- Leftovers thicken when reheated with a splash of broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
