Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight is a quick, flavorful meal that comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This dish features tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a luscious lemon cream sauce, complemented by fresh spinach and tomatoes. With minimal cleanup, you can enjoy comfort food without the hassle. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a delightful twist on this classic Italian-inspired dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 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 for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken and halving the tomatoes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 30 seconds. Then add halved tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bringing to a simmer. Lower heat and stir in cream, lemon zest, and juice.
- Add gnocchi, cooking for an additional 3–4 minutes until tender. Toss in spinach just before serving.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg