"one pan dinners ! This creamy lemon garlic chicken gnocchi is a yes-make on nights when you’re craving summery flavors but also want dinner to be kinda cozy!
Time: Just 30 minutes from start to finish to faceplant, thanks to store-bought gnocchi and some simple ingredients you may already have on hand. the chicken takes a quick crisp in a pan and gets paired with spinach in a peppery lemon-garlic sauce for a balanced meal that requires minimal clean-up."
Lemon Garlic Chicken Gnocchi
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A Note from Feedfeed
This Lemon Garlic Chicken Gnocchi is a one-pot meal that easily combines the flavors of lemon and garlic with the richness of cream, resulting in a quick weeknight dinner option. The chicken cutlets are seared for 5 minutes and the swift cooking time of potato gnocchi makes it possible to indulge in a gourmet meal in just 30 minutes!
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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts, halved lengthwise to create cutlets
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Method
Step 1
Season each side of the thin chicken cutlets with garlic powder and lemon pepper.
Step 2
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil or butter. Sear the chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
In the same skillet, stir in broth and lemon juice.
Step 4
Add cream and gnocchi. Stir to ensure the gnocchi is covered in the sauce. Let it simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
Step 5
Remove the pan from heat and add Parmesan and spinach. Toss until the spinach is wilted.
Step 6
Place the chicken cutlets back into the skillet to coat.
Step 7
Serve immediately.