Asiago Chicken and Gnocchi
Asiago Chicken and Gnocchi is a heartwarming dish that brings together succulent chicken, tender gnocchi, and a creamy Asiago cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe delivers impressive flavors with minimal effort. With its rich textures and vibrant ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 16 oz pillowy gnocchi
- 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Lower heat, then pour in heavy cream and mix in shredded Asiago cheese until melted. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Combine cooked gnocchi into the sauce, allowing it to heat through for about 1 minute.
- Transfer everything into the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly and slightly golden on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg