Gnocchi with spinach and creamy chicken, what more could you want! These ingredients are all the perfect combination to make an amazing, tasty Saturday night dinner to pair with a nice glass of wine to enjoy on a quiet night in with your friends, a romantic date night with your other half, or even as a meal to serve at a family dinner for everyone to enjoy! This simple bake, which incorporates lemon and crème fraîche to keep the tastes tart but decadent, is the ideal all time comfort meal.
This recipe takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and around 30 minutes to cook, so overall takes roughly an hour! How quick is that for a meal this good! This recipe serves 4, so if you want to add more just divide then add it on, and it uses cheap, budget ingredients meaning that this recipe also doesn’t cost much too enjoy! It is quick, easy, on budget, oh and did I mention it tastes amazing! What more could you ask for! So, let’s get cooking!
Gnocchi bake with spinach and creamy chicken- ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients you need in order to make this amazing creamy chicken and spinach gnocchi pasta bake-
Ingredient list-
Two tablespoons of olive oil
300g/10½oz of skin- and boneless chicken thighs
4 tablespoons dry white wine (60ml)
One medium onion, cut into slices; two smashed garlic cloves
Four fresh thyme springs with selected leaves
½ pint (300 ml) of crème fraîche
Juice, zest, and half a lemon
One teaspoon of runny honey
50g/1½oz mature spinach, 500g/1lb 2oz container of gnocchi,
and 100g/3½oz baby spinach Roughly chopped sea salt,
crushed black pepper, cheddar,
shredded parsley,
and one tablespoon of fresh parsley
Gnocchi bake with spinach and creamy chicken- step to step method!
Step 1
Warm up the oven. 200°C/180°C Gas/Fan. In a large ovenproof frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 2
Depending on its thickness, grill the chicken for a further 4 to 5 minutes on the other side after turning it over with tongs. Move the chicken to a bowl once it is cooked through and browned.
Step 3
The taste is concentrated in the wine, so pour it into the pan to deglaze, being careful to scrape the pan clean with a wooden spoon. Pour the wine into the bowl with the chicken after two minutes.
Step 4
Heat the last tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Fry for a further minute after adding the chopped thyme and garlic, as well as a touch of salt.
Step 5
Cut the cooked chicken into bits using scissors, then add the meat, wine, and any remaining liquids back to the pan. Add the lemon juice, zest, and crème fraiche and stir. Add the honey and season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Before adding the spinach, let the sauce boil gently for two minutes. After letting the spinach wilt, add the gnocchi and mix everything well. Top the gnocchi with the Cheddar. Place the pan in the oven and bake it for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the gnocchi are soft and the cheese is golden and crispy.
Step 7
After taking it out of the oven, let it rest for five minutes. Add a pinch of black pepper and the parsley. It’s best enjoyed with crusty bread for dipping and green beans.
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