Description
A comforting bowl of Creamy Lemon Chicken Gnocchi made with tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a luscious lemon parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season it with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Stir in the gnocchi, adding enough water to cover them. Cook until the gnocchi are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.
- Finally, stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and grated parmesan cheese until everything is beautifully combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy every comforting bite!
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or seasonal vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg