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Chicken and Gnocchi in Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a rich, creamy butternut squash sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Gnocchi
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 16 oz gnocchi store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Butternut Squash Sauce
  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Butternut Squash Sauce
  1. In a large pot, boil water and add cubed butternut squash. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the squash and transfer to a blender. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, and sage. Blend until smooth.
Cook the Chicken and Gnocchi
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. Add gnocchi to the skillet and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the butternut squash sauce over the chicken and gnocchi in the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with additional sage if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms or tofu.

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