Description
A creamy and delicious Lemon Chicken Gnocchi recipe that combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a zesty lemon cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the potato gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the top. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked gnocchi and chopped spinach to the skillet. Stir gently until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or asparagus for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg