Description
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi is a delightful, quick dish that brings together tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi, all enveloped in a luscious lemon cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The bright flavors of lemon and cream beautifully complement each other, creating a comforting dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. Pair it with fresh greens or crusty bread for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Olive oil and butter for cooking
- Garlic powder and lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets; season with garlic powder and lemon pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown; set aside.
- Lower the heat, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice.
- Add heavy cream and uncooked gnocchi; simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi are cooked.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and spinach; return the chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg