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Creamy Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

Creamy Lemon Chicken Gnocchi for a 30-Minute Comfort Feast

Indulge in this Creamy Lemon Chicken Gnocchi, a heartwarming meal made in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gnocchi and Chicken
  • 1 pound Potato Gnocchi Fresh preferred
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast Or chicken thighs for more flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For cooking chicken
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For dairy-free, substitute with coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for vegan option
To Taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
Optional Add-ins
  • 2 cups Spinach Toss in at the end to wilt
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes For heat

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add butter, and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add lemon zest and lemon juice, stir and cook for about a minute. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add potato gnocchi to the sauce; cook according to package instructions until they float.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  8. If using spinach, stir it in until wilted. Serve warm, garnished with parsley or chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh gnocchi and ensure chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.

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