Creamy Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi Recipe
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
374 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi Recipe
Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi Recipe uses butter to brown diced chicken, then introduces garlic, cherry tomatoes, and shiitake mushrooms to develop a fragrant base. Adding water and gnocchi allows the dumplings to cook and absorb liquid, creating a tender bite. Fresh spinach and basil are stirred in next to impart a leafy, fresh component that wilts gently.
The sauce is completed by adding half-and-half and grated parmesan off heat to avoid curdling and then gently reheating until the cheese melts, thickening the sauce. This process yields a creamy, velvety texture that coats tender gnocchi and chicken pieces. The tomatoes provide acidity and the mushrooms bring an earthy depth.
This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the creamy sauce and tender gnocchi. The balanced flavors and soft textures make it suitable for a comforting dinner or a satisfying lunch that highlights fresh ingredients and Italian-inspired components.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ lb chicken breast diced into 1" bites
- ¼ cup garlic diced
- 2 cups shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 2 cups baby spinach fresh
- ¼ cup basil cut into thin strips
- 1 cup cherry tomato diced
- 1 tsp salt celtic sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup parmesan grated
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pan, melt butter until foamy.
- Add chicken to pan, and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until golden brown.
- Add tomatoes, garlic and mushrooms, cook until garlic is fragrant and soft and mushrooms have started to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in water and gnocchi.
- Let gnocchi soak up water and reduce, about 4 minutes on high.
- Reduce heat to medium and add spinach, basil, salt and pepper and stir well.
- Let spinach cook down, another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning or sticking.
- Turn heat off and add in cream, stirring vigorously as you add.
- Return to medium heat and stir in parmesan cheese.
- When parmesan is melted and cream sauce is thick, remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 758mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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