Description
Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and spinach come together in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce for a cozy one-skillet dinner that feels comforting and easy at the same time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the butter to the same skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir to combine. Add the uncooked gnocchi and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce starts to thicken.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the baby spinach.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until the spinach wilts and the sauce is creamy.
- Finish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Freshly grated parmesan melts more smoothly and gives the sauce a better texture.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a small splash of chicken broth or cream before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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