Asiago Chicken Creamy Gnocchi (Print-Friendly Format)
Chicken and gnocchi simmered in a creamy Asiago sauce with spinach. Comforting and perfect for busy weeknights.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 680 grams), pounded to even thickness
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0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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1 medium shallot, diced (about 50 grams)
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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480 millilitres chicken broth
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120 millilitres half-and-half
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450 grams potato gnocchi, uncooked
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60 grams Asiago cheese, finely grated
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60 grams fresh baby spinach
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Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 -
Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 74°C. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
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In the same skillet, add remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add diced shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
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Sprinkle all-purpose flour over shallot and garlic mixture. Whisk for 1 minute to fully incorporate and cook the flour until it turns slightly golden.
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Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking constantly to deglaze the skillet and avoid lumps. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
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Add half-and-half and uncooked potato gnocchi to the skillet. Stir gently to ensure gnocchi is submerged in the sauce. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is tender and cooked through.
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Stir in fresh baby spinach and grated Asiago cheese. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until spinach is wilted and cheese is fully melted into the sauce.
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Remove skillet from heat. Arrange cooked chicken breasts on top of the gnocchi mixture. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
# Additional Information:
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Ensure chicken is pounded to uniform thickness for even cooking and juicy results.