Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight is a vibrant dish that combines the zesty freshness of lemon with tender chicken and fluffy potato gnocchi, all enveloped in a luxurious creamy sauce. This delightful one-pot meal is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also offers minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The colorful array of baby spinach and cherry tomatoes adds both visual appeal and nutritional benefits. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves four
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into cubes and prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (~5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Lower heat before adding cream, lemon zest, and juice.
- Add gnocchi to the sauce and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender; stir in spinach just before serving.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, season to taste, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg