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Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi
Carolina Gomez

Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi is a comforting, restaurant-style dish featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich cream sauce infused with herbs
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American / Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup fresh spinach optional
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Measuring cups & spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
  5. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, whisking until sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in gnocchi and simmer for 5–7 minutes until tender.
  7. Add spinach (if using) and cooked chicken, mixing well.
  8. Garnish with parsley before serving hot.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx. 1 cup):
  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 2g