Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight is a fantastic weeknight meal that combines lemony zest with creamy goodness in just 30 minutes. This easy, one-pot dish features tender chicken and soft gnocchi, all enveloped in a luscious sauce that brings a taste of Italy to your dinner table. Packed with nutritious spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes, this comforting recipe is perfect for busy families or casual gatherings. Enjoy the flavors of this hearty dish while keeping cleanup to a minimum!
- 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
- 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
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cube the chicken, halve the tomatoes, and measure out the gnocchi and liquids.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, and juice (briefly remove from heat to avoid curdling).
- Add gnocchi and cook for about 3–4 minutes until tender. Stir in spinach just before finishing cooking.
- Return chicken to the skillet, season to taste, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg