Ingredients
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/whipping cream
1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season both sides with garlic powder and lemon pepper, adding a pinch of salt if needed.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Lower the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any brown bits from the pan.
- Pour in the cream and add the uncooked gnocchi. Stir to ensure gnocchi is submerged. Simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the gnocchi is cooked and the sauce thickens, remove from heat. Stir in parmesan cheese and fresh spinach until spinach wilts.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, adding any juices. Spoon sauce over the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If using pre-cooked gnocchi, adjust the cooking time.
- Add a teaspoon of lemon zest for a stronger lemon flavor.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative for a lighter version.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a splash of broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
