Description
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi is the epitome of comfort food, blending tender chicken and soft gnocchi in a luscious garlic cream sauce. This dish is ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner, ready in just 20 minutes. With fresh spinach adding both nutrition and vibrant color, this dish satisfies every palate, making it a perfect choice for anyone craving something hearty yet quick to prepare.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 350 g (12 oz) chicken breast, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 75 ml (⅓ cup) dry white wine
- 400 ml (1½ cups) chicken stock
- 180 g (6.3 oz) cream cheese
- 500 g (1 lb) gnocchi
- 100 g (3.5 oz) baby spinach, roughly shredded
- 30 g (¼ cup) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and let it cook for 1–2 minutes until reduced.
- Add Italian seasoning and chicken stock; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in cream cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in gnocchi and spinach; cover and cook for 3–5 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg