creamy chicken gnocchi cheese (Print-Friendly Version)
Golden chicken, creamy cheese sauce, tender gnocchi, and spinach for a warming, speedy comfort meal.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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30 g unsalted butter
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350 g chicken breast, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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75 ml dry white wine
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
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400 ml chicken stock
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180 g cream cheese
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500 g gnocchi
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100 g baby spinach, roughly shredded
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30 g grated Parmesan
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Salt, to taste
# How to Prepare:
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Heat olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter. Once foaming, add diced chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden.
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Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in dry white wine and cook for 1-2 minutes to allow most of the alcohol to evaporate. Incorporate Italian seasoning and chicken stock, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
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Add cream cheese to the simmering liquid and stir continuously until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
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Add gnocchi and shredded baby spinach. Cover with a lid and cook for 3-5 minutes until the gnocchi is tender and spinach wilted.
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Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan, and season with freshly ground black pepper and salt as needed. Serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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Use freshly grated Parmesan for optimal flavor and creaminess.
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Ensure the sauce remains smooth by stirring constantly while incorporating cream cheese.