Indulge in a gourmet experience with this tantalising dish. Succulent chicken breasts are paired with earthy wild mushrooms, pillowy gnocchi, and creamy spinach for a harmonious blend of flavours and textures. Perfect for a special dinner or any occasion deserving of culinary delight, this recipe promises to impress even the most discerning palates.
Ingredients:
- 2 bone in chicken breasts
- 200g wild mushrooms (such as chanterelles, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms), cleaned and sliced
- 300g gnocchi
- 200g fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. Cook the Gnocchi:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes or until they float to the surface.
- Once cooked, drain the gnocchi and set aside.
3. Make the Creamed Spinach:
- In the same skillet used for cooking the chicken, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced wild mushrooms and sauté until they are tender and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Assemble:
- Place a spoonful of creamed spinach on each plate.
- Arrange the cooked gnocchi and sautéed wild mushrooms on top of the spinach.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts and place them on top of the gnocchi and mushrooms.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Enjoy your delicious chicken breast with wild mushrooms, gnocchi, and creamed spinach!
