Lemon Chicken Gnocchi
This easy one pan lemon chicken gnocchi recipe has tender pan-fried chicken and pillowy gnocchi nestled in a luxurious lemon cream parmesan sauce. It's ready in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning see note
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach packed
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season each side with garlic powder and lemon pepper.
- Add oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up brown bits from the bottom.
- Add cream and gnocchi, stirring to ensure the gnocchi is submerged. Cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Take off heat, add parmesan and spinach. Toss until spinach wilts. Return chicken to skillet and serve.
Notes
This easy one pan lemon chicken gnocchi recipe is ready in about 30 minutes!