Description
A delightful and creamy one-pan dish featuring tender potato gnocchi, juicy chicken, and a bright lemony flavor profile. This Lemon Chicken Gnocchi is easy to make and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Gnocchi:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 package (16 oz) shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- Cook the Gnocchi: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add gnocchi, pour in chicken broth, and simmer until tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, cooked chicken, and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with parsley. Enjoy hot.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add lemon slices while simmering.
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
