Description
A cozy weeknight dinner with tender gnocchi, flavorful chicken, and a rich Parmesan-infused creamy sauce, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through—about 5–7 minutes.
- Toss in the gnocchi and continue cooking until they start to brown and become slightly crispy.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, stirring everything together.
- Stir in the zesty lemon juice, fragrant zest, and grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm for a soothing, savory experience.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove with a splash of broth to revive creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg