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Close-up handheld smartphone photo of creamy lemon chicken gnocchi in a white bowl with visible golden-brown seared chicken edges and fresh parsley. (Lemon Chicken Gnocchi)

Lemon Chicken Gnocchi with a Glossy Creamy Garlic Sauce

This Lemon Chicken Gnocchi features pillowy potato gnocchi and seared chicken in a thick, glossy lemon cream sauce. Finished with fresh parsley and lemon zest, it is a bright, 30-minute restaurant-quality dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Ingredients
  • 1 lb (454g) Potato Gnocchi Shelf-stable or refrigerated
  • 1 lb (454g) Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup (240ml) Heavy Cream Double cream
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp (6g) Lemon Zest Bright yellow specks
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Chicken Broth Low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup (10g) Fresh Parsley Finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed skillet Stainless steel or cast iron preferred for searing.
  • 1 Microplane For fine lemon zest specks.

Instructions
 

Preparation and Searing
  1. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and sear until visible golden-brown edges form, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Cook gnocchi in boiling salted water until they float to the surface (2-3 minutes). Drain or lift out with a slotted spoon.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add broth, cream, and lemon juice. Simmer until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  4. Toss the chicken and gnocchi back into the sauce. Garnish with parsley, lemon zest, and cracked black pepper.

Notes

Ensure chicken is dry before searing for the best golden edges.
Use a shallow bowl to showcase the glossy sauce and garnishes.
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