Description
This creamy chicken gnocchi recipe features tender chicken breast cooked to golden perfection and combined with pillowy potato gnocchi in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. It’s a comforting and satisfying one-pan meal perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into pieces
- Olive oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
Gnocchi and Sauce
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Butter for sautéing (about 1-2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, roughly 2 minutes.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken and pre-cooked gnocchi to the skillet. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and simmer on low heat for an additional 3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly before adding it back to the sauce to prevent undercooked meat.
- You can use store-bought potato gnocchi to save time, or homemade gnocchi if preferred.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a cream alternative.
- Adding freshly grated nutmeg to the cream sauce can enhance the flavor.
- Serve immediately for best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: creamy chicken gnocchi, easy chicken recipe, one pan chicken gnocchi, creamy pasta, spinach gnocchi
