Description
This Asiago Chicken Gnocchi recipe is a creamy and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and flavorful Asiago cheese in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
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- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds), pounded to an even thickness
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
For the Sauce:
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- 1 medium shallot, diced (about ⅓ cup)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi, uncooked
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup Asiago cheese, finely grated
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Cook: In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Once melted, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Cook Shallot and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced shallot and cook until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Whisk in Flour: Sprinkle flour over the shallot and garlic, whisk for about 1 minute until golden.
- Thicken Sauce: Gradually add chicken broth, whisking constantly. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add half-and-half and uncooked gnocchi to the skillet. Cook until gnocchi is tender.
- Add Spinach and Cheese: Stir in spinach and grated Asiago cheese. Cook until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
- Assemble: Place the cooked chicken on top of the gnocchi mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Asiago Chicken Gnocchi, Chicken and Gnocchi Recipe, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food
