Description
Asiago Chicken and Gnocchi is a comforting, creamy dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich asiago cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe promises to impress with its delightful flavors and simplicity. Enjoy the warmth of this dish as it transforms your dinner table into a cozy gathering place filled with laughter and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated asiago cheese
- 1 lb fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and gathering everything on your counter.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes each side).
- Once cooked through, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and gradually stir in grated asiago cheese until melted and smooth.
- In another pot, boil water and cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float (about 2-3 minutes).
- Fold fresh spinach into the creamy sauce until wilted (1-2 minutes).
- Serve hot, topped with additional grated asiago if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg