Description
A simple yet flavorful creamy chicken gnocchi dish perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 package gnocchi (16 oz)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil.
- In a separate pot, cook gnocchi according to package instructions.
- Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet and mix well.
- Fold in spinach and cherry tomatoes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, include herbs like thyme or basil.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy chicken gnocchi recipe easy dinner