Description
Creamy Lemon Gnocchi With Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender potato gnocchi with succulent chicken, all enveloped in a zesty lemon cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike, offering a balance of rich flavors and comfort. The creamy sauce, accented with garlic and Parmesan, adds an irresistible touch that makes it hard to resist. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, allowing you to whip up a delicious meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until they float. Drain and set aside.
- While the gnocchi cooks, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked gnocchi and baby spinach to the sauce; stir gently until well-coated. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve sliced chicken atop the gnocchi; garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg