Creamy Garlic Chicken and Gnocchi Recipe
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delightful Creamy Garlic Chicken and Gnocchi dish. Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach come together in a luscious garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, cook chicken until golden.
- Make the Sauce: Add garlic, broth, cream, Parmesan, seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Add gnocchi to the sauce, cover, and cook until tender.
- Finish: Stir in spinach, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute kale for spinach or use pre-cooked shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- For added flavor, stir in a splash of white wine with the garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
