Creamy Chicken Gnocchi
Servings 6 people
Calories 443kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 Tablespoons butter divided
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup low-fat 1% milk
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling water, cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, on each side and cooked through. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 2 Tablespoons butter. Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic and thyme and cook for an additional minute. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened. Whisk in milk and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked gnocchi and spinach to the skillet and stir until spinach has wilted. Add chicken back to the skillet and top with Parmesan cheese. Place skillet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Notes
MFP: MFF Creamy Chicken Gnocchi
November 2021
Nutrition
Serving: 10.2ounces | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.3g | Protein: 31.5g | Fat: 19.9g