In this One-pan Lemon Gnocchi Chicken recipe, juicy chicken and gnocchi are cooked in a creamy lemon sauce with spinach. No need to precook the gnocchi as it cooks directly in the pan with the chicken. Even better, this one-pan wonder can be on the dinner table in just 15 minutes. Serve with crusty or garlic bread.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Ingredients
2boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthways horizontally to make 4 thinner steaks
Sprinkle the chicken breast with salt, pepper, paprika and thyme. Rub the chicken all over with your hands so that it is evenly coated in the herb and spice mixture.
In a large, heavy-based frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the butter.
Once the butter has melted, add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Flip, place the lid on and cook for a further 3 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked. Set aside.
To the same pan, add the garlic. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Add the lemon juice, chicken stock and thickened cream. Once simmering, add the parmesan and the gnocchi. Cook for 2 minutes.
Stir through the spinach leaves, top with the cooked chicken and serve.
Notes
Note 1 – Fresh gnocchi (which cooks within 2–3 minutes) from the refrigerator aisle at the supermarket is required for this recipe. Cooked pasta can be used as a substitute.
MAKE AHEAD
One-pan Lemon Gnocchi Chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
LEFTOVERS
One-pan Lemon Gnocchi Chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
Nutrition Facts
One-pan Lemon Gnocchi Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
792
% Daily Value*
Fat
48
g
74
%
Saturated Fat
25
g
156
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
176
mg
59
%
Sodium
2337
mg
102
%
Potassium
907
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
43
g
86
%
Calcium
368
mg
37
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.