Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. This dish combines tender chicken, fluffy potato gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables in a creamy lemon sauce that’s both satisfying and refreshing. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that feels indulgent without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in, this recipe is versatile and easy to customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 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)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken, halving the tomatoes, and measuring out the broth, cream, lemon juice, and zest.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds before adding cherry tomatoes; cook until softened (around 2 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Lower heat and stir in cream, lemon zest, and juice.
- Add gnocchi; cook for about 3–4 minutes until tender. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; season to taste and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg