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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • gnocchi (shelf-stable or fresh)Grains500 g
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat400 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • butterDairy20 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy60 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices5 g
  • paprikaSpices3 g
  • saltSpices4 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
  • baby spinach (washed)Produce60 g

per serving

Nutrition

515kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
30 g
Fat
23 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Season and sear the chicken

    • Pat the chicken dry and season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through.
    • Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the gnocchi

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, then drain, reserving a little cooking water.
    Step 2
  3. Build the cream sauce

    • Melt the butter in the same pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
    • Pour in the cream and simmer gently, then stir in the grated parmesan until melted and smooth.
    • Add the spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.
    Step 3
  4. Combine and serve

    • Return the chicken to the pan with the gnocchi and toss to coat in the sauce, loosening with a splash of cooking water if needed.
    • Season to taste and serve hot with extra parmesan.
    Step 4