Creamy Chicken Gnocchi with Spinach Recipe
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
719 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi with Spinach Recipe
Description
The Creamy Chicken Gnocchi with Spinach recipe starts by cooking garlic gently in butter and olive oil to impart flavor without browning. Italian seasoning and flour are added to form a roux base, which is then combined with chicken broth and simmered until thickened. Shredded cooked chicken, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese are stirred in to create a rich, cheesy sauce.
Separately, gnocchi are boiled until they float, signaling doneness, then drained and mixed into the sauce. Fresh spinach is folded in last to gently wilt in the warm mixture. The dish is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste and can be garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper for finishing contrast.
The use of any cooked chicken, such as leftovers or rotisserie, adds versatility, as does adjusting cheese levels for richness. This comforting plate serves as a filling main course with a creamy texture and balanced herbaceous notes from the seasoning.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken see note 1, cooked shredded
- 1-2 cups Parmesan Cheese see note 2, grated
- 16 oz gnocchi - see note 3
- 1 cups spinach packed, fresh
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Add the butter, olive oil and minced garlic to a large skillet and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes until the garlic is soft but not colored.
- Add in the Italian seasoning and flour, stirring well.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth and whisk to combine with the flour.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Once simmered add in the shredded chicken, heavy cream and grated parmesan. Allow the mixture to simmer over low heat.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt and then the gnocchi. Cook until the gnocchi floats to the top then drain or remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon.
- Add the drained gnocchi to the sauce, season with salt and pepper and taste. Add more seasonings as needed.
- Finally, stir through the spinach and let it wilt in the hot sauce.
- Serve with extra parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
- Use any cooked chicken including leftovers or rotisserie; both breast and thigh meat work well.
- Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese to your preference; mixing with a milder cheese can reduce intensity.
- Commercial gnocchi packets vary slightly in size; either 16 oz or 17.5 oz works for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 719 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 719kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1159mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1965IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 362mg | 36% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.1
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