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Creamy Lemon Chicken with Gnocchi
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Creamy Lemon Chicken with Gnocchi

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @chefitupwithlani1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (large, cut in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets)Meat2 pieces
  • lemon pepper seasoning (to season both sides)Spices6 g
  • garlic powder (to season both sides)Spices4 g
  • salt (to taste, if the lemon pepper is unsalted)Spices3 g
  • butterDairy28 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce4 pieces
  • chicken brothPantry120 ml
  • lemon (half juiced, half for garnish)Produce1 piece
  • heavy whipping creamDairy240 ml
  • gnocchi (uncooked)Grains450 g
  • parmesan cheese (shredded)Dairy50 g
  • baby spinach (stems removed if preferred)Produce60 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

446kcal

Carbs
26 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make thin cutlets.
    • Season both sides generously with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder.
    • Add salt if your lemon pepper seasoning is unsalted.
    Step 1

  2. Pan-fry the chicken

    • Heat the butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
    • Pan-fry the chicken in batches of two so the pan isn't overcrowded, until cooked through to 165 °F internally.
    • Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Start the lemon sauce

    • Add the minced garlic to the same pan and sauté briefly.
    • Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to lift the browned bits.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer the gnocchi

    • Pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir.
    • Add the gnocchi and make sure they are fully submerged.
    • Bring to a gentle bubble and cook until the gnocchi are tender.
    Step 4

  5. Finish with parmesan and spinach

    • Remove the pan from the heat.
    • Stir in the shredded parmesan and the baby spinach until the spinach wilts.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    Step 5

  6. Add the chicken and serve

    • Return the chicken breasts to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top.
    • Garnish with lemon and serve.
    Step 6
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