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Creamy Chicken Spinach Gnocchi Recipe
A rich and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, fresh spinach, and gnocchi in a creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
Pasta
- 1 pound Gnocchi (Fresh or shelf-stable)
Vegetables
- 3 cups Fresh spinach (Packed)
Dairy & Broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream (For rich sauce)
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth (Low-sodium preferred)
Aromatics & Cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese (Freshly grated works best)
Cooking fats
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter (For cooking)
Herbs & Spices
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (Dried herb blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (Optional for heat)
- - to taste Salt and black pepper (For seasoning)
- - for garnish Fresh parsley (Chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet, season chicken, and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet, then add gnocchi, broth, and cream. Simmer until tender and sauce thickens.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, add parmesan, and season as desired.
- Return chicken to skillet, toss to combine, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle additional parmesan or fresh herbs before serving.