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Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Quick, Creamy Comfort in One Pan

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Lemon Chicken Gnocchi is a quick, creamy dinner that combines tender chicken with gnocchi in a zesty lemon parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 Chicken Breasts Chicken Breasts thinly cut for even cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder adds savory depth
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning enhances lemony essence
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil ideal for cooking chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Butter adds richness to the sauce
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh-squeezed
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream creates creamy texture
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach nutritious green
For the Gnocchi
  • 1 package Potato Gnocchi quick-cooking pasta

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into thin cutlets, season with garlic powder and lemon pepper, and set aside.
  2. Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter, then add chicken cutlets. Sear for 5-6 minutes per side.
  3. Sauté the Garlic: Lower heat and add minced garlic, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Create the Sauce Base: Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scrape up any flavorful bits, and simmer.
  5. Add Cream and Gnocchi: Stir in heavy cream and add potato gnocchi, cook for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
  6. Finish the Dish: Add parmesan cheese and baby spinach, return chicken to skillet, mix until combined.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately. Adjust seasoning and sauce consistency as needed.

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