Description
This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi recipe delivers a rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant spinach all coated in a luscious Parmesan and sun-dried tomato pesto cream sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce and Gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1 pound gnocchi (1 package)
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season the cubed chicken with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce and Gnocchi: In the same Dutch oven, stir together the heavy cream, low-sodium chicken broth, freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomato pesto. Add the gnocchi to the pan, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the gnocchi to cook through and absorb the flavors.
- Add Chicken and Spinach: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and add the fresh baby spinach. Cook everything together for 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the dish is heated through.
Notes
- Storage: Store creamy chicken gnocchi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use fresh baby spinach for best texture and flavor. You can substitute with kale or arugula if preferred.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked fully to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- If sun-dried tomato pesto is not available, you can substitute with regular pesto or a blend of sun-dried tomatoes and olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
