Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Chicken Gnocchi. This dish combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, garlicky cream cheese sauce that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for cozy weeknights or special occasions, it comes together in just 20 minutes—making it an ideal choice for those busy evenings when you crave something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. The one-pan preparation means minimal cleanup, leaving you more time to enjoy this mouthwatering meal with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 75 ml (⅓ cup) dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 400 ml (1½ 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 cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper and salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming.
- Add diced chicken, cooking for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine, allowing it to evaporate for 1–2 minutes before adding Italian seasoning and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix in cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Add gnocchi and spinach; cover and cook for 3–5 minutes until gnocchi is soft and spinach is wilted.
- Stir in grated Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg