Description
Creamy Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and flavor to any table. Featuring pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce with tender chicken and vibrant spinach, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, it’s an easy yet impressive meal that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh gnocchi
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat slightly, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted (2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently; simmer until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Toss cooked gnocchi into the sauce with Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Adjust seasonings as necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg