Description
A rich and comforting one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and spinach in a creamy, cheesy sauce that’s quick to prepare and perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 16 ounces fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup smoked turkey bits (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Reduce heat to medium and add cream cheese and chicken broth. Stir until the cream cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- Add gnocchi and spinach, stir gently, then cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes until gnocchi is tender and spinach is wilted.
- Remove the lid and stir in shredded cheddar cheese and smoked turkey bits if using.
- Continue stirring until cheese is melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Add extra chicken broth if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Frozen gnocchi can be used مباشرة without thawing.
- Substitute cream cheese with a lighter alternative for a lower-fat version.
- Customize with vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Use mozzarella or parmesan instead of cheddar for a different flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of broth to restore creaminess.
- Avoid overheating to prevent sauce separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
