Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

Name: Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium shallot; 2 teaspoons garlic; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups (480 g) chicken broth; ½ cup (121 g) half-and-half; 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi; 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach; ½ cup (40 g) Asiago cheese; fresh parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
703 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner

Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

Iris Hanson

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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi is a delicious main course with seasoned chicken breasts, gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy Asiago cheese sauce. It is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds), pounded to an even thickness
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 medium shallot, diced (about ⅓ cup)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups (480 g) chicken broth
½ cup (121 g) half-and-half
1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi, uncooked
2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
½ cup (40 g) Asiago cheese, freshly grated
fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

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Instructions

Pat chicken breasts dry and season evenly with salt and pepper.
To a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter. Once the butter has melted, add chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. (Depending on the size of the chicken breasts, cooking times may vary.)
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate. Tent to keep warm.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Add shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add flour. Whisk for about 1 minute. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly, and scraping up the browned bits as you go. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Add half-and-half and gnocchi. Stir to combine. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until gnocchi is cooked through.
Add spinach and Asiago. Stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and top with the cooked chicken.
Garnish with parsley and serve.