Description
Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed culinary adventure with Lemon Chicken Gnocchi! This irresistible dish combines tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and a vibrant lemon-infused cream sauce for a truly comforting and delightful experience.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, lemon pepper, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until it’s golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
2. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the chicken broth and lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. While the sauce is simmering, cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Drain the gnocchi and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
5. Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet with the gnocchi and sauce. Add the fresh spinach and cook until it’s wilted. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste.
6. Plate the Lemon Chicken Gnocchi immediately and savor the creamy, zesty flavors that come together in this comforting dish.
Notes
If you can’t find fresh gnocchi, you can use frozen or shelf-stable gnocchi instead. For the chicken, feel free to use thighs or a combination of dark and white meat.
To prevent the gnocchi from becoming gummy, be sure not to overcook them. Also, be gentle when adding them to the sauce to avoid breaking them apart.
Adjust the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese to your personal taste preferences, adding more or less to achieve the perfect balance of tangy and savory.
Serve the Lemon Chicken Gnocchi with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad to create a more substantial and well-rounded meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg