Description
A comforting and creamy chicken gnocchi recipe featuring tender diced chicken, soft gnocchi, and a rich cream cheese sauce with garlic, spinach, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
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Main 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
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter: Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely until it starts foaming.
- Cook chicken: Add the diced chicken breast to the pan and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for another minute until fragrant and aromatic.
- Add wine and seasoning: Pour in the dry white wine and cook for 1-2 minutes to let most of the alcohol evaporate. Then stir in the Italian seasoning mix and chicken stock, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Create creamy sauce: Once the stock is gently simmering, add the cream cheese in portions. Break it down with a spoon and stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Cook gnocchi and spinach: Add the gnocchi and shredded baby spinach to the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for 3-5 minutes until the gnocchi is tender and the spinach is wilted.
- Finish and serve: Turn off the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh or store-bought gnocchi depending on convenience; fresh gnocchi cooks faster.
- Substitute cream cheese with mascarpone or heavy cream for a different creamy texture.
- White wine can be replaced with additional chicken stock if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly before adding the cream cheese to avoid any undercooked meat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
