Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight is a flavorful, cozy dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe showcases tender chicken combined with fluffy gnocchi and vibrant vegetables, all smothered in a creamy lemon sauce that brightens every bite. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s not only easy to prepare but also impresses at any dinner gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by slicing chicken and halving tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook seasoned chicken until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add cherry tomatoes for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer before stirring in cream, lemon zest, and juice (remove from heat briefly to avoid curdling).
- Stir in gnocchi; cook until tender (about 3–4 minutes). Add spinach just before finishing cooking to wilt.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, mix well, season, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg