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Creamy Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Recipe: 7 Comforting Secrets

Creamy Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

A creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken and gnocchi in a zesty lemon sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; stir well.
  5. Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain.
  6. Add cooked gnocchi to the sauce and mix.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  8. 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.

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