Lemon Chicken Gnocchi
A quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a bright lemon sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb gnocchi store-bought or homemade
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.33 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium lemon zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the gnocchi and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the gnocchi are tender and have floated to the top, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish is best served immediately. You can add a handful of spinach or peas in the last few minutes of cooking for added vegetables.