Description
A delightful dish combining pillowy gnocchi with succulent chicken in a velvety lemon-infused sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 package gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced chicken. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for about one minute, until fragrant.
- Add the Gnocchi: Toss in the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Create the Sauce: Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Stir regularly until the cheese melts completely and the sauce thickens.
- Serve and Garnish: Spoon the creamy mixture onto plates and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter dish, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Great with added veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg