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Asiago Chicken and Gnocchi Recipe

Asiago Chicken and Gnocchi Recipe

5.2 from 19 reviews

This delicious Asiago Chicken and Gnocchi recipe combines tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and flavorful Asiago cheese in a creamy sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a cozy dinner at home.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds), pounded to an even thickness
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce:

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 medium shallot, diced (about ⅓ cup)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup half-and-half

Others:

  • 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi, uncooked
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup Asiago cheese, finely grated
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Cook the Chicken: In a large non-stick skillet, cook the seasoned chicken breasts until done. Rest and keep warm.
  3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, prepare a creamy sauce with butter, shallot, garlic, flour, chicken broth, and half-and-half.
  4. Add Gnocchi and Spinach: Cook the uncooked gnocchi in the sauce until tender, then add spinach and Asiago cheese.
  5. Combine and Serve: Place the cooked chicken on top of the gnocchi mixture, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

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Keywords: Asiago Chicken, Gnocchi Recipe, Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi, Italian Comfort Food