Description
A comforting and creamy Asiago Chicken Gnocchi recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with pillowy gnocchi in a rich, cheesy sauce with fresh spinach. This one-skillet meal is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), pounded to an even thickness
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
For the Sauce:
- 1 medium shallot, diced (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi, uncooked
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, finely grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook the chicken in butter until done. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, cook shallot, garlic, and flour. Add chicken broth, half-and-half, and gnocchi. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in spinach and cheese. Place chicken on top and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Make sure to pound the chicken to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning of the dish according to your preferences.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like cherry tomatoes or mushrooms for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
