Creamy lemon chicken gnocchi made in one pan for a quick elegant dinner with tender chicken, parmesan sauce, and fresh spinach.

Scale

2 large chicken breasts

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 cup heavy cream

1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 cups fresh spinach

Salt & pepper to taste

1. Cut chicken in half lengthwise and season with garlic powder and lemon pepper.

2. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through; remove from pan.

4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

5. Pour in broth and lemon juice, scraping the pan.

6. Add cream and gnocchi, stir, and simmer 5–7 minutes.

7. Stir in parmesan and spinach.

8. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top.

9. Season and serve immediately.

Do not pre-cook gnocchi; it thickens the sauce naturally.

Keywords: Lemon chicken gnocchi, one pan gnocchi, creamy chicken pasta, parmesan sauce