Description
This creamy chicken gnocchi recipe features tender chicken breast cooked in a smooth and rich cream cheese sauce, combined with fluffy gnocchi, fresh baby spinach, and Parmesan cheese for a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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 and Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan and then melt the butter in it. When the butter has completely melted and is foaming, add the diced chicken breast and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat until golden and cooked through.
- Sauté Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and continue to cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze with Wine: Add the dry white wine and cook for 2 minutes until the alcohol mostly evaporates.
- Add Seasonings and Stock: Stir in the Italian seasoning mix and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Create Creamy Sauce: When the stock is simmering gently, stir in the cream cheese. Break it down with your spoon and stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Cook Gnocchi and Spinach: Add the gnocchi and baby spinach to the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes until the gnocchi is tender and the spinach has 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
- If you prefer a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream along with the cream cheese.
- Use fresh gnocchi for best texture; if using frozen gnocchi, add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the white wine with an equal amount of additional chicken stock.
- Make sure to stir the cream cheese thoroughly to avoid lumps and create a smooth sauce.
- Feel free to swap baby spinach with other leafy greens like kale or Swiss chard if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
