Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight
Indulge in a delightful and satisfying meal with Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight. This quick and easy dish features succulent chicken, tender gnocchi, and a zesty lemon cream sauce that brings comfort to your table in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it requires minimal cleanup since everything cooks in one pot. The vibrant flavors from fresh garlic and spinach elevate the dish, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. Customize it with seasonal vegetables or your preferred protein for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cubed or sliced thin)
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 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
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by slicing the chicken and halving the tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in cherry tomatoes for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer before gently stirring in cream, lemon zest, and juice.
- Add gnocchi; cook for approximately 3–4 minutes until tender. Stir in baby spinach until wilted.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; mix well and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg