Description
This easy one-pot recipe brings together crispy gnocchi and tender chicken in a zesty lemon cream sauce. It’s rich, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or impressing your guests without the hassle.
Ingredients
Gnocchi
Chicken breast or thighs
Lemon juice and zest
Garlic
Chicken broth
Heavy cream
Parmesan cheese
Olive oil and butter
Fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Gnocchi: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Add gnocchi and sauté until golden and crisp, 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: In the same pan, cook seasoned chicken pieces until golden and cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and broth. Simmer briefly.
- Add Cream: Lower heat and mix in cream and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken and gnocchi to the skillet. Toss to coat and heat through, 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner