Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: 7 Amazing Comfort Dinner Ideas
A creamy and bright Lemon Chicken Gnocchi made with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a rich lemon Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast, cubed
1 pound gnocchi
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups spinach
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
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Heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
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Melt butter in the same pan and sauté garlic briefly.
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Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
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Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
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Add gnocchi and cook until tender.
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Return chicken to the pan and stir in spinach until wilted.
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Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overcook gnocchi to maintain texture. Add extra broth if sauce thickens too much.