Description
A refined dish featuring pillowy gnocchi and tender seared chicken in a luxurious creamy sauce, brightened with lemon and parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 1 lb potato gnocchi (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock, warm
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, cold from the fridge
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: extra-virgin olive oil or splash of lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- In the same skillet, sear gnocchi until lightly golden and slightly crisp, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium; add butter to the pan. When foaming, add shallot, cooking until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour over aromatics and stir for 1 minute. Gradually pour in warm chicken stock while whisking, then simmer until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Stir in cold cream, then add grated Parmesan and thyme. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until silky. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Return sliced chicken and gnocchi to the skillet. Toss gently to coat and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Plate with chopped parsley and drizzle with olive oil or lemon juice if desired.
Notes
For optimal results, pound chicken to an even thickness and rest after cooking. For a lighter option, use half-and-half with mascarpone instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg