Description
This easy one pan lemon chicken gnocchi recipe has tender pan-fried chicken and pillowy gnocchi nestled in a luxurious lemon cream parmesan sauce. It’s ready in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
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
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you’ve got 4 thinner cutlets. Season with garlic powder and lemon pepper.
2. Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Stir in broth and lemon juice, scraping up brown bits.
5. Add cream and gnocchi. Stir and ensure gnocchi is submerged. Simmer 5-7 minutes until cooked and sauce thickens.
6. Remove from heat. Add parmesan and spinach. Stir to wilt. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over top. Season and serve.
Notes
If lemon pepper seasoning doesn’t contain salt, add salt to the chicken.
Using low-fat cream may cause curdling due to the citrus.
Chicken is safe at 165F.
This recipe appears in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1