Description
Creamy chicken gnocchi is an irresistible dish that promises to bring comfort and flavor to your dinner table in just 20 minutes. This delightful recipe features tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a luscious cream cheese sauce that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this one-pan meal offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes, making it a go-to favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350 g (12 oz) chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 75 ml (1/3 cup) dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 400 ml (1 1/2 cups) chicken stock
- 180 g (6.3 oz) cream cheese
- 500 g (1 lb) gnocchi
- 100 g (3.5 oz) baby spinach
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large deep pan over medium heat. Add butter until foaming.
- Add diced chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in dry white wine and let it cook for 1-2 minutes until most alcohol evaporates.
- Add Italian seasoning and chicken stock; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Add gnocchi and spinach, cover, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
- Turn off the heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg