This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi with Spinach is the perfect combination of comfort and elegance. Pillowy gnocchi is smothered in a luscious creamy sauce, with tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a hint of Parmesan. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, this dish is an ideal weeknight dinner or a special meal for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 350 g (12 oz) chicken breast, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 75 ml (⅓ cup) dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 400 ml (1 ½ cups) chicken stock
- 180 g (6.3 oz) cream cheese
- 500 g (1 lb) gnocchi
- 100 g (3.5 oz) baby spinach, roughly shredded
- 30 g (¼ cup) grated Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a splash of olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is browned and fully cooked. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until it becomes aromatic. Pour in the white wine, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes while gently scraping the caramelized bits off the skillet’s surface.
- Combine the Ingredients : Stir in Italian seasoning and chicken stock, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Gnocchi : Add gnocchi directly to the skillet. Stir to coat in the sauce and cook for 3–5 minutes, until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add Spinach and Chicken : Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the shredded spinach and grated Parmesan, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Season and Serve : Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and freshly ground pepper.
Conclusion
This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi with Spinach is a delightful way to enjoy comforting flavors in a simple, one-pan dish. Perfectly balanced with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh spinach, it’s a dish that pleases everyone at the table. Serve it as is or pair with crusty bread for an extra-special meal.
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi with Spinach
A creamy, indulgent one-pan dish with tenderchicken, gnocchi, and spinach in a velvety Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 30 g 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 350 g 12 oz chicken breast, diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 75 ml ⅓ cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 400 ml 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- 180 g 6.3 oz cream cheese
- 500 g 1 lb gnocchi
- 100 g 3.5 oz baby spinach, roughly shredded
- 30 g ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a splash of olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is browned and fully cooked. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until it becomes aromatic. Pour in the white wine, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes while gently scraping the caramelized bits off the skillet’s surface.
- Combine the Ingredients : Stir in Italian seasoning and chicken stock, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Gnocchi : Add gnocchi directly to the skillet. Stir to coat in the sauce and cook for 3–5 minutes, until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add Spinach and Chicken : Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the shredded spinach and grated Parmesan, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Season and Serve : Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and freshly ground pepper.