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Asiago Chicken and Gnocchi Recipe

Asiago Chicken and Gnocchi Recipe

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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