Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight is the ultimate weeknight meal that combines convenience with vibrant flavor. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a creamy dish featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and the zesty brightness of lemon. Perfect for busy families or entertaining friends, this dish is sure to impress with its comforting texture and fresh ingredients. With minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pot preparation, you’ll have more time to enjoy your meal and less time spent in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- 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 for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Slice chicken and halve tomatoes.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden (5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic and tomatoes: Add minced garlic to the skillet for about 30 seconds, then add cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Create sauce: Pour in chicken broth and bring to simmer. Stir in cream along with lemon zest and juice (remove from heat briefly when adding citrus).
- Cook gnocchi: Stir in gnocchi; cook until tender (3–4 minutes). Add spinach until wilted.
- Combine: Return cooked chicken to the skillet; season as needed, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg