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Delicious Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Quick One-Skillet Recipe for Busy Nights

Delicious Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Quick One-Skillet Recipe for Busy Nights
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Serves
4
Calories
638 kcal
Protein
35.00 g
Carbs
44.00 g
Fat
36.00 g

Ingredients

  • 2 largechicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoonlemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 tablespoonbutter
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1/2 cupchicken broth
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • 1 pounduncooked potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cupspacked fresh baby spinach
  • —Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season each side with garlic powder and lemon pepper.

  2. 2

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and butter and let it heat for a few minutes. Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked. Move the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

  3. 3

    Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Incorporate the chicken broth and lemon juice into the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the pan. Introduce the cream and gnocchi, stirring well. Allow it to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the parmesan cheese and spinach. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon some sauce over the top. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.