Description
Asiago Chicken and Gnocchi is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines tender chicken with fluffy gnocchi in a rich Asiago cheese sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is both simple to prepare and utterly satisfying. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a meal that feels gourmet yet is easy enough for weeknight cooking. Get ready for a flavor-packed experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear each breast for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Reduce heat and gradually stir in grated Asiago cheese until melted.
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions; drain when they float. Add cooked gnocchi and diced chicken to the sauce.
- Stir in spinach or kale if using, allowing it to wilt before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg