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Close-up of lemon chicken gnocchi with parmesan cheese, lemon slices, and fresh spinach in a bowl.
Alyssa

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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 638
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 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 freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season each side with garlic powder and lemon pepper.
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  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.
    1 tablespoon butter, 2 cloves garlic, minced
  3. Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 30 seconds.
    1/2 cup chicken broth
  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.
    1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 cup heavy cream
  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.
    1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi, 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach, Salt & pepper to taste

Notes

Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.