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Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight

Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight
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Lemon Chicken Gnocchi: Creamy One-Pot Dinner Delight is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms an ordinary weeknight meal into an extraordinary Italian experience. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this creamy and zesty one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for family dinners or date nights, this recipe not only saves time on cleanup but also allows for easy customization with your favorite veggies or proteins like turkey or beef. With its fresh lemon notes and rich creaminess, this dish will quickly become a staple in your dinner rotation.

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts (cubed or sliced thin)
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken, halving the tomatoes, and measuring out the liquid components.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds, then add cherry tomatoes for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat briefly before stirring in heavy cream along with lemon zest and juice.
  5. Add gnocchi; cook for 3–4 minutes until tender. Fold in spinach just before serving.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, adjust seasoning if necessary, and garnish with fresh herbs.

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