Description
A creamy, zesty dish that combines the heartiness of chicken with a fresh twist of citrus, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add the diced chicken breast and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the gnocchi to the skillet and cook according to package instructions until they float to the top, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken to keep it juicy. Use fresh lemon for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg