Roast Chicken with Sage and Goats' Cheese Gnocchi

Roasted chicken breasts with sage, served alongside homemade goats' cheese gnocchi, wilted spinach, and a rich creamy sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 916.2 kcals 3664.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 48.9 grams 195.8 grams
Fat 52.1 grams 208.5 grams
Protein 62.1 grams 248.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
150
g
50
g
Butter
Softened
150
ml
GrainsCereals
200
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
200
ml
Meat
800
g
NutsSeeds
12
piece
Sage
Leaves
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Potato
Large, skin on
1
bag
Spinach
Washed

Steps

  • Boil whole potatoes in water for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  • Peel the potatoes while they are still warm.
  • Mash the potato flesh in a bowl until smooth.
  • Combine mashed potato with flour and goats' cheese to form a dough.
  • Roll dough into 2cm diameter logs and cut into 2cm pieces.
  • Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float to the surface.
  • Refresh gnocchi in iced water, drain, and dry on a baking tray.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Place three sage leaves under the skin of each chicken breast.
  • Rub butter onto the skin and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast chicken at 200°C for 10 minutes, then 150°C for 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and reduce chicken stock in the pan by half.
  • Simmer gnocchi and cream in the stock until slightly thickened.
  • Sauté spinach in olive oil for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  • Serve chicken with spinach, gnocchi, and the cream sauce.