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Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

This easy one pan lemon chicken gnocchi recipe features tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a luxurious lemon cream parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 638 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning see note
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
  • 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you've got 4 thinner cutlets. Season each side with the garlic powder and lemon pepper. If the lemon pepper seasoning you're using doesn't contain salt, be sure to salt the chicken as well.
  • Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat and let the pan heat up for a few minutes. Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes/side or until it's golden and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate (tent with foil to keep warm if you wish).
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and lemon juice and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add in the cream and gnocchi. Give it a good stir and ensure the gnocchi is submerged in the liquid. Let it bubble gently, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the gnocchi is cooked and the sauce has thickened.
  • Take the pan off the heat and add in the parmesan cheese and spinach. Toss until the spinach has started to wilt and it's nicely mixed in. Add the chicken back into the skillet (along with any juices from the plate) and spoon some sauce over top. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

Notes

Lemon pepper seasoning is a blend of dried lemon zest, pepper, and often salt and other spices. If you don't have any, you can season the chicken with salt & pepper, but the overall dish will taste a bit less lemony. I use McCormick brand lemon & pepper seasoning. Sub the cream for something lower fat at your own discretion (I don't recommend it). The citrus is likely to curdle lower fat alternatives. Chicken is safe to eat when an instant read meat thermometer reads 165F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 638kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 35gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 874mgPotassium: 607mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2514IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 5mg
Keyword gnocchi with lemon chicken, lemon chicken gnocchi
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