Description
A comforting and creamy dish that combines tender chicken with gnocchi in a rich sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 package gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and return to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and stir gently to coat in the sauce. If using spinach, add it now and let it wilt.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or use less cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg