Lemon Chicken Gnocchi
This dish features tender chicken and gnocchi in a creamy lemon sauce with spinach and tomatoes.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts cubed or sliced thin
- 1 lb potato gnocchi store-bought or homemade
Vegetables
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
Flavorings
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 piece lemon zest and juice
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon zest, and juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made dairy-free by using coconut cream. Adjust seasoning according to your taste.