Description
A creamy one-pot dinner that combines tender chicken with pillowy gnocchi in a rich, flavorful sauce.
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 or thin strips, halve your tomatoes, and prepare your gnocchi. Measure out the broth, cream, lemon juice, and zest.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, toss in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes until they soften and start to release their juices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the pan to release any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and juice. (Tip: Remove the skillet from heat when adding the lemon to prevent curdling.)
- Stir in the gnocchi and cook for about 3–4 minutes until tender and heated through.
- Toss in the baby spinach just before finishing; it will wilt perfectly and add color.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mix well, and season to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or crusty bread. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg