Chicken with Gnocchi
Pan-seared chicken meets crisp, buttery gnocchi and tender spinach layered over smoky bacon and sweet onions, all tied together with a tangy tomato–balsamic glaze. The balance of bright lemon, rosemary, and a hint of heat makes this Chicken with Gnocchi special for a cozy dinner or an impressive yet relaxed gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken with Gnocchi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon and onion in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and 1/2 of the lemon juice, and cook until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- 3
Meanwhile, combine balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and the remaining lemon juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the mixture bubbles, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes with some of their juice and continue simmering while the chicken finishes cooking.
- 4
Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the gnocchi in the hot butter until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
Set a steamer insert into a saucepan and add water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the spinach, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
- 6
Arrange the bacon and onion on a serving plate and layer the spinach, gnocchi, and chicken on top, in that order. Drizzle with the tomato-balsamic sauce.
- Calories 1104.71 kcal High 55%
- Protein 74.22 g Good Source 148%
- Carbohydrate 122.07 g 44%
- Total Fat 33.32 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 14.99 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 199.72 mg High 67%
- Sodium 1525.38 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 6.86 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 25.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 102.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.61 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 912.66 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 328.75 mcg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin C 8.22 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken with Gnocchi is made with 13 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Balsamic Vinegar, Brown Sugar, and Butter. Each serving provides about 1104.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken with Gnocchi made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Balsamic Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Butter, Chicken Breast. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken with Gnocchi?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1104.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken with Gnocchi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chicken with Gnocchi healthy?
- Chicken with Gnocchi has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 1104.71 calories and 74.22 g of protein, or 148% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1525.38 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.99 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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