Best 2 Creamy Chicken And Gnocchi Recipes

Craving a creamy, comforting dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to creating the creamiest chicken and gnocchi you've ever tasted. With a blissful combination of tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a velvety sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you prefer a classic Alfredo sauce, a luscious tomato cream sauce, or a flavorful pesto cream sauce, we've got you covered with a variety of recipes to suit your preferences. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY HERB AND GARLIC CHICKEN OVER GNOCCHI

Creamy Herb and Garlic Chicken over Gnocchi image

This is a very quick and easy recipe to throw together, it tastes great and makes for a wonderful after work dinner or great mid week meal when you want no fuss. You can make your own gnocchi if you prefer, but for quickness of this recipe I used fresh store bought gnocchi, you can find this in the fresh pasta section of most supermarkets. For those of you who have never eaten gnocchi before or do not know what it is, a quick explanation is basically Italian dumplings, made from either potato, semolina or flour.

Provided by The Flying Chef

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

olive oil
4 chicken breasts
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, combined with
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, to sprinkle over breasts
800 g gnocchi
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
300 ml cream
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped

Steps:

Sprinkle combined garlic and parsley on both sides of all the breasts. Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan and cook chicken, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Meanwhile pour some water in a pan add a little olive oil and bring to the boil.
While you are waiting for the water to boil, add a little oil to another saucepan, add garlic, cook, stirring, about 1 minute, Add wine to pan, to deglaze, evaporate all liquid, add lemon juice and the stock, stir.
Pour cream in and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, simmer uncovered, about 5 Min's until sauce thickens slightly. (If you want it thicker just add a little cornstarch I prefer a more thin sauce when it is more like a pasta dish.) Stir in oregano, keep warm over a low heat while you cook the gnocchi.
Once the water is boiling add gnocchi and cook as per packet instructions, mine was only 3 minutes; drain.
While gnocchi is cooking remove breasts from pan, cut chicken into slices.
To Serve: Divide gnocchi among serving plates, top with sliced chicken, drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.4, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 177.9, Sodium 407.2, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 32.4

CREAMY CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI

Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi image

This is from Rachel Ray's magazine. I have made this a few times and i absoultely love it, it is delicious. A simple skillet 30 minute meal. If you have some half and half or whipping cream you need to use up, this is a great dish to use it in!

Provided by Eyemadreamer

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb potato gnocchi
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
2 green onions, chopped
boneless skinless chicken breast, thawed and sliced

Steps:

Cook the gnocchi according to directions on the box. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat up some butter or olive oil and sautee onions and red bell pepper until softened. Add in the chicken pieces and allow it to brown all over. Season with salt and pepper.
In a seperate saucepan melt the butter over medium heat and add flour until mixed well. Pour in chicken broth and half-and-half. Stir and allow it to come to a boil then reduce heat and let it simmer until its thickened.
Pour white sauce into chicken mixture and toss in gnocchi, toss well. Serve with scallions chopped and sprinkled ontop. Goes great with salad and bread.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock instead of water.
If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can substitute half-and-half or evaporated milk.
To make the dish even more creamy, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the sauce.
For a pop of color and flavor, add a handful of chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or basil, to the finished dish.
Serve the creamy chicken and gnocchi with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.

Conclusion:

This creamy chicken and gnocchi recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's sure to please the whole family. The combination of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pillowy gnocchi is simply irresistible. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this recipe a try.