Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi with Asparagus
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Diabetic Living magazine
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Chicken- main dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups shelf-stable whole whet potato gnocchi
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 of an 8oz. pkg. reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh oregano
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together broth, flour, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, and 1/8 tsp. salt.
- Place asparagus in a single layer on a large baking sheet; coat lightly with nonstick baking spray. Roast 8 to 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, turning once or twice.
- Meanwhile, cook gnocchi in boiling water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
- Coat an extra-large nonstick skillet with cooing spray. heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink and starting to brown.
- Stir broth mixture and cream cheese into chicken skillet. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, adding enough reserved cooking water to thin sauce. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in gnocchi and oregano, heat through.
- Divide roasted asparagus and chicken mixture among four dinner plates. If desired, sprinkle with additional oregano.
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per serving: 32g carbs, 330 cal.