Creamy Lemon Chicken Gnocchi in One Pan: A 30-Minute Delight

This Lemon Chicken Gnocchi is a one-pan dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi in a creamy lemon sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken Breasts thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning salt-free
2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any cooking oil
2 tablespoons Butter or extra olive oil for dairy-free

For the Sauce

2 cloves Garlic minced
1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
1 cup Heavy Cream or light cream
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

For the Gnocchi

1 pound Potato Gnocchi frozen works well
2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach or other leafy greens
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into thin cutlets and season them with garlic powder and lemon pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter, then cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
Lower the heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits.
Stir in the heavy cream and frozen potato gnocchi, cover, and cook until gnocchi is tender and sauce thickens.
Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese and spinach, then add back the chicken, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a refreshing salad or garlic bread for a perfect meal.

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