Creamy Lemon-Garlic Chicken & Gnocchi

A quick, one-pan meal featuring seared chicken, tender gnocchi, and a creamy lemon-garlic sauce enhanced with fresh spinach and parmesan.

By @sara.haven

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise to make cutlets
• 0.75 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 clove garlic minced
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 lb potato gnocchi
• 0.33 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 3 cup fresh spinach

Instructions

1. Season chicken cutlets with garlic powder and lemon pepper.
2. Add olive oil and butter to skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
3. Stir in minced garlic, chicken or vegetable broth, and lemon juice.
4. Add cream and gnocchi. Stir and ensure the gnocchi is covered in sauce. Let it simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Remove pan from heat and add parmesan and spinach. Toss until spinach is wilted.
6. Place the chicken cutlets back into the skillet and serve.