Description
A delicious and zesty Lemon Chicken Gnocchi recipe that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh veggies.
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 the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes, spinach, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a protein swap, consider turkey, tofu, or shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Use oat or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Arugula or kale can replace spinach.
- Opt for whole wheat or gluten-free gnocchi if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Gnocchi, Chicken Gnocchi, Lemon Recipe, Italian Cuisine