Description
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight is a quick and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This delightful dish combines tender chicken with pillowy gnocchi in a creamy lemon sauce, all cooked in one pot to ensure minimal cleanup. The zesty lemon, garlic, and fresh spinach come together to create a vibrant flavor profile that will delight your taste buds. Whether you’re feeding the family or entertaining guests, this versatile recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cubed or sliced thin)
- 1 lb potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by cubing the chicken, halving the cherry tomatoes, and measuring out all liquids.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (~5–7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Lower heat before stirring in heavy cream along with lemon zest and juice.
- Add gnocchi to the skillet; cook for about 3–4 minutes until tender. Just before serving, fold in baby spinach until wilted.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; season as needed and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg