Asiago Chicken Gnocchi Dinner (Print)

Delicate chicken and gnocchi are simmered in a rich Asiago cream sauce with fresh spinach for a cozy, flavorful meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 680 grams), pounded to even thickness
02 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
05 - 1 medium shallot, finely diced (about 50 grams)
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
07 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 480 millilitres chicken broth
09 - 120 millilitres half-and-half
10 - 450 grams potato gnocchi, uncooked
11 - 60 grams Asiago cheese, finely grated
12 - 60 grams fresh baby spinach
13 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with kitchen paper and season evenly on both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning once, until the internal temperature reaches 74°C. Adjust cook time depending on fillet thickness.
03 - Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely with aluminium foil to keep warm.
04 - In the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add diced shallot and cook, stirring regularly, for 3–5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
05 - Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the shallot and garlic mixture. Whisk continuously for about 1 minute until flour is incorporated and lightly golden.
06 - Gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking to combine and deglaze the pan. Continue to whisk for 3–5 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
07 - Add half-and-half and uncooked potato gnocchi. Stir to combine, ensuring gnocchi is submerged. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is tender and the sauce is creamy.
08 - Stir in fresh baby spinach and grated Asiago cheese. Cook for 2–3 minutes until spinach has wilted and cheese is fully melted into the sauce.
09 - Remove the skillet from heat, return chicken breasts to pan, placing them over the gnocchi mixture. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure chicken is evenly pounded for uniform cooking and optimal tenderness.
02 - For optimal sauce texture, whisk continuously when adding broth to avoid lumps.

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