Creamy Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Recipe: 7 Comforting Secrets
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken and gnocchi in a zesty lemon sauce.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; stir well.
- Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain.
- Add cooked gnocchi to the sauce and mix.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade gnocchi.
- Adjust lemon juice for desired tartness.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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