Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this flavorful Creamy Garlic Chicken and Gnocchi recipe. Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich garlic cream sauce come together in a delightful one-pan meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
For the Chicken:
For the Sauce:
For the Gnocchi:
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Season chicken, cook until golden, and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add seasonings, cream, and broth. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Add gnocchi to the sauce, simmer until soft. Add chicken and spinach.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade gnocchi for this recipe.
- Enhance the dish with mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
