Description
Savory Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi delivers comfort straight from Italian kitchens, blending tender chicken with pillowy potato dumplings in a rich, velvety sauce. Hearty ingredients meld together, promising a satisfying meal that welcomes you to savor each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 16 ounces gnocchi
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Sear chicken in a hot skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, seasoning with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165F (74C), approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and quickly sauté minced garlic until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Pour chicken stock to deglaze the pan, scraping up caramelized remnants.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Introduce gnocchi and allow them to cook, stirring occasionally, until they become tender and the sauce slightly reduces, around 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and incorporate smoked paprika, chopped sundried tomatoes, and grated parmesan cheese. Stir thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Add fresh spinach leaves and gently fold until they wilt completely. If sauce appears too thick, splash additional liquid to maintain desired consistency. Return reserved chicken to the skillet and integrate with the creamy mixture.
- Remove from heat immediately and plate the dish, ensuring even distribution of chicken, gnocchi, and sauce.
Notes
- Slice chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming dry or undercooked.
- Use fresh Italian seasoning blend or mix your own with dried oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary for deeper flavor profile.
- Replace traditional wheat gnocchi with potato-based or gluten-free gnocchi to make the dish celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan for a plant-based version that maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 489 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 435 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg