Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage
Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage brings together pillowy cheese gnocchi and garlicky herb chicken sausage, seared until golden and coated in a light splash of cream. Fresh spinach wilts into the sauce, adding color and a gentle earthiness. It’s a cozy, weeknight-friendly dinner that feels hearty yet simple, perfect for when you want comfort with minimal cleanup.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer the sausage and garlic to a plate and keep warm.
- 2
Add the gnocchi and chicken broth to the skillet; cover and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and spinach; cook until the gnocchi are tender and the spinach is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 3
Return the sausage mixture to the skillet. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.
- Calories 430.52 kcal High 22%
- Protein 16.8 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 49.89 g 18%
- Total Fat 16.78 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 6.94 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.75 mg High 38%
- Sodium 1337.2 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 2.08 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 152.78 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.86 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 440.48 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 139.47 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 8.67 mg Low Source 10%
- 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
About This Recipe
Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Bone Broth, Chicken Sausage, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 430.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Bone Broth, Chicken Sausage, Garlic, Gnocchi. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 430.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage healthy?
- Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 430.52 calories and 16.8 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1337.2 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.94 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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