Easy One Pan Creamy Lemon & Garlic Chicken Gnocchi
Servings: 4
Calories: 496kcal
Tender pan-fried chicken & fluffy gnocchi are the stars of this one pan lemon chicken gnocchi. A delicious dinner with a creamy lemon sauce!
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- pinch of chili flakes
- zest of one lemon
- juice of one lemon
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 500 g (17oz) gnocchi (regular or gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- garnishes: fresh dill, parmesan cheese and chili flakes
Instructions
- To a high-sided large skillet, add 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil and turn to medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, sear the chicken, 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
- Turn the skillet to medium heat. Add 1/2 tbsp olive oil and the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broth and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of pan. Add the lemon zest and whole milk and stir. Finally add the lemon juice, constantly stirring as you add it. Bring to a simmer and once simmering, stir in the gnocchi. Nestle the chicken breasts and their juices into the pan. Bring to a simmer again, reduce heat and keep at a simmer at medium-low heat. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pan and stir in parmesan cheese and cook a few more minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Serve topped with fresh dill and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to whisk or stir constantly when adding the lemon juice to ensure it incorporates into the sauce.
- I use a shelf-stable gnocchi in this recipe but you can also use gnocchi that is found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. Using this type of gnocchi is key because it releases starch as it cooks, helping to thicken the sauce. I do not recommend using your own homemade gnocchi as it's likely to bread down in the sauce since it's very delicate compared to store-bought.
- If you want to add a dose of greens to this recipe, add a handful or two of baby spinach when you stir in the parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1215mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 5mg
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