Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

A delightful and quick recipe for Lemon Chicken Gnocchi, perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a bright lemon cream sauce.

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 package gnocchi 16-17.6 oz, shelf-stable or refrigerated
2 cloves garlic minced
1.5 cups heavy cream
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Add gnocchi to the same skillet and cook according to package directions (usually about 2-3 minutes until they float). Drain any excess water if using pre-cooked gnocchi.
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

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