One Pan Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

05/04/2023

30 Minutes

easy

This easy one pan lemon chicken gnocchi recipe is fast, easy, comforting and is ready in about 30 minutes! It has tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi nestled in a luxurious lemon cream parmesan sauce.

The lemon sauce is the star of the show in this dish. It’s tangy, bright, and flavorful, and adds a delicious zing to the chicken and gnocchi. It’s the perfect balance of savory and citrusy, making this dish perfect for anyone who loves bold flavors.

With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a comforting and filling dinner on the table in no time. This recipe calls for tender chicken breast, fluffy gnocchi, fresh herbs, and a bright and zesty lemon sauce that is packed with flavor.

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Ingredients:

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	500 grams uncooked gnocchi
	2 lean chicken breasts
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
	1 teaspoon paprika
	1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
	1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Sauce

	juice of 1 lemon
	150 ml chicken broth
	200ml heavy cream
	100 grams grated parmesan cheese
	1 teaspoon minced garlic
	salt & pepper to taste

Nutritional Information

661 Calories

37 g Fat

38 g Protein

47 g Carbs

2 g Sugars

Directions

Perfectly Pan-Fried Chicken

First, season the chicken breasts with a blend of salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano, then pan-fry them in a little olive oil until perfectly browned on both sides. This step will ensure that your chicken is cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.

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Flavor Explosion

Using the same pan that you cooked the chicken in, add some minced garlic and the juice of a fresh lemon, then pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Let everything simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to melt together and the sauce to thicken up.

Finally, add the uncooked gnocchi and parmesan to the pan, stir everything together until the gnocchi is fully coated in the creamy lemon sauce, and let it cook for a few more minutes until the gnocchi is cooked through. You can top it off with some extra freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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Notes

For a healthier option, you can use whole wheat gnocchi instead of regular gnocchi.

If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add some red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.

You can substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth for a vegetarian option and skip the chicken.

If you want to add more veggies to this dish, you can add some sautéed mushrooms or chopped sun-dried tomatoes, kale or spinach.

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8 Comments

Crystal
06/04/2023

First off great recipe tastes amazing!, One thing I might add for all the other future recipes is maybe temperatures on the stove for the cooking!

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- Anna
  06/05/2023
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂 Stove temperatures often vary, but thanks for the great reminder. I will definitely try to put at least information in recipes about whether it should be cooked on low/medium/high heat.
  
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M
06/12/2023

Hello Anna,

Thank you for this amazing dish. We have already tried it, and it was good, but… If u dont have fresh lemons – how many teaspoons/tablespoons lemonjuice would you reccmomend to put in the sauce?

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- Anna
  06/14/2023
  
  Hi! 🙂 I am happy you liked the recipe! If you go for a lemonjuice, I would try about 2 tbsp. It should be OK 🙂
  
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Tanya
07/26/2023

Can I substitute chicken breast for thighs?

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- Anna
  07/27/2023
  
  Sure! It should work well too 🙂
  
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Ana Luísa
08/28/2023

My in-laws loved the gnocchi when I host them for dinner. My partner asks this for lunch at least once a week and it’s super easy to cook. So tasty 😋

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- Anna
  08/31/2023
  
  I have to say this recipe is one of my most favourite so I am absolutely thrilled that you like it so much as well! Thank you! xoxo
  
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One Pan Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

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