Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delectable Creamy Chicken Gnocchi dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a luscious sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Add-Ins:
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook seasoned chicken until browned, then set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onion, add garlic, stir in flour to make a roux, then gradually whisk in broth, milk, and cream until smooth.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add gnocchi and carrots, cook until tender, then stir in spinach, cooked chicken, and Parmesan.
- Final Touch: Adjust seasoning, serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Store-bought gnocchi works well.
- Enhance with bacon or mushrooms.
- Leftovers reheat nicely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
