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Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Quick Comfort Food Delight

This Lemon Chicken Gnocchi recipe combines tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi in a luscious lemon cream sauce—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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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 Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts cut into thinner cutlets
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can substitute with margarine
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth homemade or low-sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh juice recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy/Whipping Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning ensure it contains salt
For the Gnocchi
  • 1 pound Potato Gnocchi add directly to the mix
For the Finish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach can replace with kale

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into thin cutlets. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat oil and butter in a skillet. Add chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Reduce heat, add garlic, and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Create the Sauce: Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scrape up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add Cream and Gnocchi: Stir in cream and add gnocchi. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  6. Finish the Dish: Stir in parmesan cheese and spinach. Return chicken to skillet, season, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is easy to customize with different proteins or veggies and is perfect for weeknight dinners. Enjoy!

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