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Asiago Chicken & Gnocchi

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Use reduced-fat cream and add extra spinach for a nutrient boost. Gnocchi made with whole wheat or cauliflower can lighten the dish while keeping its hearty texture.
Asiago Chicken & Gnocchi

Asiago Chicken & Gnocchi

Recipe by Daily Disher

Asiago Chicken & Gnocchi is rich, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a silky cream sauce.

Course: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Medium
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound chicken breasts

    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 1 cup chicken broth

    • 1/2 cup heavy cream

    • 1 cup grated Asiago cheese

    • 1 pound gnocchi

    • 2 cups baby spinach

    • 2 cloves garlic

    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Directions

    • Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Coat them evenly in flour, shaking off any excess.
    • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
    • Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
    • Pour chicken broth into the skillet and bring it to a simmer, scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan.
    • Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and add the Asiago cheese gradually.
    • Continue stirring until the cheese has melted, creating a smooth and creamy sauce. Add gnocchi to the skillet.
    • Cook gnocchi in the sauce until they are tender and fully cooked. Stir in baby spinach until wilted.
    • Slice the chicken breasts and return to skillet. Mix everything to coat chicken and gnocchi with the sauce.
    • Serve the Asiago chicken and gnocchi hot, garnished with additional Asiago cheese if desired.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy Asiago sauce come together in this rich, soul-warming dish. Pour a glass of oaked Chardonnay to complement the cheese, a Pinot Bianco for a touch of freshness, or a light red Dolcetto for a unique Italian spin on your wine pairing.


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