Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: A Bright and Easy Comfort Dish
A delightful and comforting dish combining tender chicken and gnocchi in a zesty lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Entree
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and add gnocchi.
- Cook until gnocchi float to the top.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of cream.
- Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg