Description
This Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Dish is a delightful blend of pillowy gnocchi, tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and zesty lemon, all coming together in a creamy and flavorful sauce. With the option to add a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, this dish is a perfect balance of bright citrus and savory elements.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi:
- 1 pound gnocchi
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Gnocchi: Cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften. Add cooked gnocchi and baby spinach, tossing gently until spinach wilts.
- Finish Dish: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if using. Remove from heat and mix in fresh basil. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of ricotta.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood twist.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
