Description
A creamy, flavorful one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a bright lemon-garlic sauce. This easy dish cooks in a single skillet, perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Pinch of chili flakes
- Zest of one lemon
- Juice of one lemon
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 450 g (16 oz) shelf-stable gnocchi
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Sauté diced onion for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add lemon zest and whole milk, stirring well. Slowly stir in lemon juice.
- Bring to a simmer, then stir in gnocchi. Nestle chicken and juices back into the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken. Stir in parmesan cheese and cook sauce until slightly thickened.
- Plate the chicken with the gnocchi and garnish with fresh dill. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add spinach or peas for extra greens and color.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier cut.
- Swap whole milk for cream for a richer sauce or broth for a lighter version.
- Gluten-free gnocchi can be used without changing the method.
- Best served fresh, but reheats well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
