Chicken and Gnocchi in Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce
If you’re searching for a quick and comforting dinner, Chicken and Gnocchi in Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce is the perfect choice! This delightful dish features crispy seasoned chicken and tender gnocchi enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made from butternut squash and sun-dried tomatoes. This meal is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Packed with flavor and warmth, this recipe will surely bring smiles to the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 lb fresh gnocchi
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and grating cheese.
- Coat chicken pieces in flour mixed with paprika, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken in sun-dried tomato oil until browned; set aside.
- Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Stir in butternut squash puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, basil, and paprika; bring to a boil.
- Add gnocchi to the sauce and cook according to package instructions; adjust thickness with more broth if needed.
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and sour cream; stir until melted.
- Return the chicken to the pan; season and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg