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Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

A creamy and zesty dish that's perfect for a quick yet delicious dinner. The combination of lemon, chicken, and gnocchi will delight your taste buds.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning see note
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Sauce and Gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you've got 4 thinner cutlets. Season each side with the garlic powder and lemon pepper. If the lemon pepper seasoning you're using doesn't contain salt, be sure to salt the chicken as well.
  2. Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat and let the pan heat up for a few minutes. Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes/side or until it's golden and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate (tent with foil to keep warm if you wish).
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the chicken broth and lemon juice and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add in the cream and gnocchi. Give it a good stir and ensure the gnocchi is submerged in the liquid. Let it bubble gently, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the gnocchi is cooked and the sauce has thickened. The gnocchi will release starch as it cooks, thickening up the sauce, so do not pre-cook the gnocchi. Keep in mind the sauce will thicken more as it cools, so don't let it get too thick (add a splash more broth if needed).
  6. Take the pan off the heat and add in the parmesan cheese and spinach. Toss until the spinach has started to wilt and it's nicely mixed in. Add the chicken back into the skillet (along with any juices from the plate) and spoon some sauce over top. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the lemon pepper seasoning contains salt, or add salt separately to taste. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so adjust the consistency with extra broth if necessary.