Description
A creamy and delicious Lemon Chicken Gnocchi recipe that combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a zesty lemon cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 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 spinach, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the potato gnocchi to the skillet and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes, until they float to the top.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add cherry tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg