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One-Pot Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Delight

A quick and zesty dish that combines juicy chicken, tender gnocchi, and a creamy lemon sauce, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 pack gnocchi (16 oz, fresh or shelf-stable)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 whole lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season it with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken until it's browned on all sides but not fully cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove it from the pot and set it aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil. Stir in the gnocchi and return the chicken to the pot.
  2. Cover the pot and let everything simmer for about 4–5 minutes or until the gnocchi are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix in the chopped spinach and cook until it wilts, about 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  4. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and flavor.

Notes

For ingredient substitutions, feel free to use kale instead of spinach and half-and-half for a lighter version of heavy cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.