Description
A comforting and creamy chicken gnocchi recipe that is both hearty and delicious. Perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Gnocchi:
- 16 oz store-bought gnocchi
For the Creamy Chicken Sauce:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Gnocchi: Prepare the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Chicken Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine: Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and let it melt. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
