This Creamy Lemon Chicken with Gnocchi is a deliciously comforting dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a luscious lemon cream sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb. total), halved horizontally, or 6 chicken cutlets
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 2 medium lemons, 1 zested and juiced, 1 sliced into rounds
- 1 (17-ounce) package gnocchi
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving
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Directions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken on both sides with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dredge the chicken in flour.
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the butter and oil until the butter is melted. Working in batches, add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and light golden, about 1 minute.
- Add the wine and simmer, stirring occasionally, until almost reduced, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, then slowly stir in the cream.
- Stir in the capers, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Cook the Gnocchi:
- Add the gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer, stirring frequently, until the gnocchi is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish the Dish:
- Return the chicken to the skillet, turning to coat in the sauce. Cook until the chicken is warmed through, about 2 minutes more.
- Top with lemon rounds and chopped parsley.
Conclusion
This Creamy Lemon Chicken with Gnocchi is a flavorful and elegant dish that’s easy to make yet impressive to serve. The combination of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and bright lemon flavors makes it a perfect meal for any night of the week. Enjoy!