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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season evenly with salt and pepper.
  2. 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.)
  3. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate. Tent to keep warm.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Add half-and-half and gnocchi. Stir to combine. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until gnocchi is cooked through.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove from heat and top with the cooked chicken.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 703kcal (35%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 703

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 703kcal 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.