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Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

A delicious Lemon Chicken Gnocchi recipe featuring tender chicken and creamy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning see note
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you've got 4 thinner cutlets. Season each side with the garlic powder and lemon pepper. If the lemon pepper seasoning you're using doesn't contain salt, be sure to salt the chicken as well.
  • Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat and let the pan heat up for a few minutes. Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes/side or until it's golden and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate (tent with foil to keep warm if you wish).
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and lemon juice and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add in the cream and gnocchi. Give it a good stir and ensure the gnocchi is submerged in the liquid. Let it bubble gently, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the gnocchi is cooked and the sauce has thickened. The gnocchi will release starch as it cooks, thickening up the sauce, so do not pre-cook the gnocchi. Keep in mind the sauce will thicken more as it cools, so don't let it get too thick (add a splash more broth if needed).
  • Take the pan off the heat and add in the parmesan cheese and spinach. Toss until the spinach has started to wilt and it's nicely mixed in. Add the chicken back into the skillet (along with any juices from the plate) and spoon some sauce over top. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, creamy sauce, Dinner, easy recipe, gnocchi, Lemon Chicken Gnocchi
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