Description
A comforting dish made with chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a rich, creamy lemon Parmesan sauce that’s perfect for family dinners or date nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Gnocchi: Begin by cooking the gnocchi according to the package instructions. This usually involves boiling them until they float to the surface. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season it with salt and pepper, and cook until it’s browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add Cheese and Lemon: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese along with the lemon juice and zest until melted and creamy.
- Combine with Gnocchi: Add the cooked gnocchi into the skillet with the sauce and toss until coated.
- Heat Through: Let it cook for an additional minute to ensure everything is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh grated Parmesan for the best flavor. Adjust the cream for a lighter version and experiment with herbs for new flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg