Description
Creamy Asiago Chicken and Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a decadent asiago cheese sauce, perfectly coating soft gnocchi for a satisfying meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it transforms everyday ingredients into an extraordinary feast that your family and friends will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1 lb store-bought gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; scrape up flavorful bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually whisk in Asiago cheese until melted and smooth. Add Italian seasoning.
- Boil gnocchi according to package instructions (about 2 minutes); drain well.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips and return to the skillet along with gnocchi. Stir gently to coat in sauce and garnish with herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg