Description
This Asiago Chicken Gnocchi recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts, pillowy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and grated Asiago cheese. It’s a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), pounded to an even thickness
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 medium shallot, diced (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi, uncooked
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, finely grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken breasts in butter until fully cooked, then set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté shallot and garlic, then add flour and gradually whisk in chicken broth.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Add half-and-half and gnocchi to the skillet, cooking until tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in spinach and Asiago cheese, then place the chicken on top of the gnocchi mixture. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Make sure to use fresh spinach for the best texture in the dish.
- Adjust the amount of Asiago cheese to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
