Chicken and Gnocchi with Squash
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Try this easy main dish recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes that combines acorn squash, chicken breast, and gnocchi.
Ingredients
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1 1-lb. pkg.shelf-stable potato gnocchisee savings
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1 smallacorn squash, halved and seededsee savings
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14 to 16 oz.chicken breast tenderloinssee savings
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3/4 cupchicken brothsee savings
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1 Tbsp.chopped fresh sagesee savings
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2 Tbsp.milksee savings
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Tiny whole sage leavessee savings
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Grated nutmeg (optional)see savings
Directions
1.
Prepare gnocchi according to package directions. Drain. Cover and keep warm.
2.
Meanwhile, place squash, cut sides down; in a microwave-safe baking dish with 2 tablespoons water. Microcook, covered, on high (100 percent power) 7 to 10 minutes; rearrange once. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In large skillet cook chicken in 1 tablespoon hot oil over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, until no longer pink. Remove; cover, keep warm.
4.
Scrape flesh from squash; mash. Transfer to hot skillet; stir in broth and chopped sage. Bring to boiling; simmer 1 minute. Stir in milk. Spoon into bowls. Top with chicken and gnocchi; sprinkle sage and nutmeg. Serves 4.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 366, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 796 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Total Sugar 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 22%, Calcium 7%, Iron 10%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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