Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight is the ultimate weeknight meal that’s both quick and satisfying. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this creamy, zesty dish that brings together tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a delightful lemon sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this one-pot recipe minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cubed or sliced thin)
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: cube chicken, halve tomatoes, and measure out liquids.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; then reduce heat and stir in cream along with lemon zest and juice.
- Add gnocchi to the sauce and cook until tender (3–4 minutes). Stir in baby spinach until wilted.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, combine well, season further if needed, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg