Description
Creamy Asiago Chicken Gnocchi is a comforting dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This delightful recipe features tender chicken, fluffy potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich and creamy Asiago cheese sauce. In just under 40 minutes, you can create a meal that will impress your family and friends while satisfying their taste buds. It’s versatile, allowing for endless customization with your favorite vegetables or spices. Serve it with a side salad and crusty bread for the ultimate dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 ½ pounds)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Asiago cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a non-stick skillet with butter over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and sauté shallots in the same skillet. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Sprinkle flour over shallots; whisk in chicken broth gradually until thickened.
- Stir in half-and-half and gnocchi; cook for about 5-7 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Add spinach and Asiago cheese, cooking until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
- Serve warm with cooked chicken on top, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1¼ cups (300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg