Description
A zesty and creamy Lemon Chicken Gnocchi dish that combines tender chicken, gnocchi, and fresh vegetables.
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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add cubed chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions, then add to the skillet.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use turkey, tofu, or shredded rotisserie chicken as protein alternatives.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with oat or coconut milk.
- Arugula or kale can replace baby spinach.
- Consider whole wheat or gluten-free gnocchi if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Gnocchi, Chicken Recipe, Gnocchi Recipe, Italian Cuisine