Description
Asiago Chicken Gnocchi is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich Asiago cheese sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a restaurant-quality experience right at home. The warm, cheesy flavors make it a favorite for both kids and adults alike. With just one pan required, cleanup is easy, allowing you to focus on enjoying the meal with your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 1 package potato gnocchi (16 ounces)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Asiago cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and cook chicken until golden and cooked through (8-10 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, sauté shallots until soft, then add garlic. Whisk in flour for 1 minute.
- Gradually add chicken broth while whisking to combine; simmer until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in half-and-half and gnocchi; cook until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Add spinach and grated Asiago; cook until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
- Serve chicken over gnocchi mixture, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg