Description
A rich and satisfying dish with bright lemon flavors, creamy sauce, tender chicken, and pillowy gnocchi. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 1 lemon, zest and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook in a skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove, let cool slightly, and shred using two forks.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook gnocchi per package instructions (usually 2-3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add 1 cup of heavy cream and stir to combine. Let the mixture bubble gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the zest of one lemon and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice if desired.
- Add shredded chicken and cooked gnocchi into the skillet, stirring to coat everything in the sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of fresh spinach and stir until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top, stirring until melted and well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately while warm and creamy. If the sauce thickens too much, loosen it with a splash of chicken broth or water.
Notes
[‘Don’t overcook the gnocchi; remove them as soon as they float to the surface.’, ‘Taste and adjust flavors as you go, adding more lemon juice or Parmesan if desired.’, ‘Avoid burning the garlic to prevent bitterness in the sauce.’, ‘Keep the heat low after adding cream to prevent separation.’, ‘Prep all ingredients before cooking for a smoother process.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
Keywords: lemon chicken, gnocchi recipe, creamy sauce, comfort food, easy dinner, one-pan meal