CREAMY CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI
This creamy chicken and gnocchi dish is a comforting and flavorful meal, combining tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it's easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 cooking spoon
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 cutting board
- 1 bowl for serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced Can substitute grilled or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes or until they float to the top.
- Once the gnocchi is cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, chopped spinach, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is creamy and the spinach is wilted.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute before serving.
Notes
You can substitute grilled chicken, or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
For added flavor, consider tossing in some sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated; just add a splash of chicken broth if it thickens too much.