One Pan Gnocchi with Chicken and Spinach
A cozy and comforting dish combining tender gnocchi, chicken, and vibrant spinach, all cooked in one pan for a hassle-free weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Add garlic and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any bits, then stir in heavy cream.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until creamy.
- Add gnocchi and simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding white wine when deglazing the pan or fresh herbs for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: gnocchi, chicken, spinach, one-pan, comfort food, Italian, weeknight dinner