Description
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi is a delightful meal that brings together tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a luscious lemon cream parmesan sauce, all in just 30 minutes. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, offering a burst of vibrant flavors that everyone will love. With minimal cleanup and the flexibility to adapt ingredients based on what you have at home, this dish stands out as both comforting and versatile. Serve it warm for an inviting dinner that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with garlic powder and lemon pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- Lower heat; add minced garlic to the skillet for 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice.
- Pour in heavy cream with uncooked gnocchi; simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi are cooked through.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and spinach until wilted. Return chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg