Description
A comforting blend of savory chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant spinach enveloped in a luscious cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 package gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken breasts, seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- Simmer the chicken broth in the same skillet, stirring to incorporate brown bits.
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float.
- Add the heavy cream and spinach, stirring until the greens wilt.
- Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with cracked pepper if desired.
Notes
Prepare the chicken and gnocchi in advance for easier cooking! Consider alternative cooking methods like air frying for a healthier twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg