Lemon Chicken Gnocchi One-Pan (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 2 large chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon butter
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
10 - 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
11 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season both sides with garlic powder and lemon pepper seasoning. If the seasoning lacks salt, add salt to taste.
02 - In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
03 - Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour chicken broth and lemon juice into the skillet while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
05 - Stir in the heavy cream and add the uncooked gnocchi. Stir to ensure the gnocchi is submerged. Let it simmer gently, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce has thickened. Do not pre-cook the gnocchi.
06 - Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese and baby spinach until the spinach is wilted and combined with the sauce.
07 - Return the chicken and any juices from the plate to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Lemon pepper seasoning usually contains dried lemon zest, pepper, salt, and other spices. If unavailable, substitute with a mix of salt and pepper, though the dish will be less lemony.
02 - Using lower-fat cream may result in curdling; it is not recommended.
03 - Chicken is safe to eat when its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

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