Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: 1 Amazing Bright Comfort Dish
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi is a creamy and bright dish made with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a citrus-infused Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound gnocchi
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan
1 lemon (zest and juice)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups spinach
1/4 cup pasta water
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi until they float and set aside.
- Cook chicken in olive oil until done, then remove.
- Sauté onion and garlic, then add butter.
- Stir in cream and warm gently.
- Add Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice.
- Return chicken and gnocchi to pan.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Adjust consistency with pasta water and serve.
Notes
Add lemon gradually to balance brightness without overpowering the sauce.