Description
A quick yet satisfying meal featuring gnocchi and chicken in a creamy lemon Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated is best)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, followed by the Parmesan cheese. Cook until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
Ensure your chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking. If using frozen gnocchi, thaw completely to prevent wateriness in your sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg