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CREAMY CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI

This creamy chicken and gnocchi dish features tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a luscious sauce that comes together quickly for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 cooking spoon
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 package (16 ounces) gnocchi
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • for garnish optional fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the top, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once the gnocchi is cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  • Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet along with the chopped spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like diced tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy cream alternative.

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like diced tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy cream alternative.
This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop before serving.