Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this One Pan Lemon Chicken Gnocchi recipe! This delightful dish combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a zesty lemon sauce, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, every bite is a warm hug of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Cook garlic & gnocchi: In the same pan, add minced garlic and uncooked gnocchi. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broth & lemon: Return chicken to the pan with broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with greens & cheese: Stir in spinach or kale during the last minute of cooking until wilted. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg