Description
Creamy Asiago Chicken Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort dish that brings together tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and vibrant spinach in a rich, cheesy sauce. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. With just one skillet needed, cleanup is a breeze! The creamy Asiago cheese melds wonderfully with savory chicken and soft gnocchi, ensuring every bite is both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup Asiago cheese (grated)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 1 medium shallot (diced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large non-stick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Cook chicken for 8–10 minutes until done. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté shallot for 3–5 minutes. Stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- Whisk in flour; cook until golden. Gradually add chicken broth while whisking until thickened (3–5 minutes).
- Stir in half-and-half and gnocchi; cook for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Add spinach and Asiago cheese; stir until combined and spinach wilts.
- Place cooked chicken on top of the gnocchi mixture and serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg