Description
A light and healthy chicken and gnocchi dish that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add cherry tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole wheat gnocchi for extra fiber.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: healthy chicken gnocchi, easy dinner, light meal