Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

A bright and creamy lemon chicken gnocchi dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi are tossed in a zesty lemon sauce with spinach.

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
1 pound gnocchi store-bought or homemade
1 cup fresh spinach
0.5 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.33 cup Parmesan cheese grated
2 cloves garlic minced
1 large lemon zested and juiced
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
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.
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
Add gnocchi to the skillet and cook according to package directions, or until they float to the surface.
Stir in heavy cream and lemon zest. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges if desired.

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