Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight is the perfect solution for busy weeknights, bringing a burst of zesty Italian flavor to your table in just 30 minutes. This delightful dish features tender chicken and soft potato gnocchi enveloped in a creamy lemon sauce, complemented by fresh spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this one-pot meal minimizes cleanup while maximizing taste. Simple yet satisfying, it’s a recipe everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cubed or thinly sliced)
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 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 your ingredients by slicing the chicken and halving the cherry tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cream along with lemon zest and juice—remove from heat briefly to avoid curdling.
- Add gnocchi to the simmering sauce and cook for about 3–4 minutes until tender. Toss in baby spinach just before finishing.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, season to taste, and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg