Description
A comforting, creamy one-pot chicken gnocchi dish with vibrant lemon flavors, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cubed or sliced thin)
- 1 lb potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, halve your cherry tomatoes, and prepare your gnocchi.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper and cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the cream, lemon zest, and juice while briefly removing the skillet from heat.
- Allow the gnocchi to cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Toss in the baby spinach and the chicken, then season to taste and garnish as desired.
Notes
Make-ahead option: Prep chicken and vegetables beforehand. Use seasonal veggies to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg