Lemon Chicken Gnocchi
This Lemon Chicken Gnocchi recipe combines tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and fresh vegetables in a creamy lemon sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken breasts (cubed or sliced thin)
For the Gnocchi
- 1 lb potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
For the Vegetables
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
For the Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- for garnish Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic, cherry tomatoes, and spinach to the skillet. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi and cream. Cook until gnocchi is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
You can use coconut cream for a dairy-free version. Adjust seasoning to your taste.