Asiago Chicken Gnocchi (Print)

Tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a creamy Asiago cheese sauce with fresh spinach for a quick, comforting meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds), pounded to an even thickness

→ Seasonings

02 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Base Ingredients

04 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
05 - 1 medium shallot, diced (about ⅓ cup)
06 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic
07 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 2 cups chicken broth
09 - ½ cup half-and-half

→ Pasta and Vegetables

10 - 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi, uncooked
11 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach

→ Cheese and Garnish

12 - ½ cup Asiago cheese, finely grated
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
03 - Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
04 - In the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
05 - Sprinkle the flour over the shallot and garlic, whisking for about 1 minute until the flour is fully incorporated and slightly golden.
06 - Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking constantly to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
07 - Add the half-and-half and uncooked gnocchi to the skillet. Stir to combine, ensuring the gnocchi is submerged in the sauce. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and cooked through.
08 - Stir in the fresh spinach and grated Asiago cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has wilted and the cheese is fully melted into the sauce.
09 - Remove the skillet from the heat and place the cooked chicken breasts on top of the gnocchi mixture. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - This creamy Asiago chicken and gnocchi dish combines tender chicken with pillowy gnocchi in a rich, cheesy sauce.
02 - Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.

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