Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

Lemon Chicken Gnocchi

By Good Ranchers

• September 01, 2026

Ingredients:

  • 4 Good Ranchers Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ White Onion, chopped
  • 1 Lemon, ½ cut into slices, ½ juiced
  • 1 bunch Asparagus, ends trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 16 oz package Gnocchi
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • Salt and Pepper


Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder.

2. In a large skillet, on medium high heat, melt butter and add olive oil.

3. Turn heat to high, add chicken breasts. Fry until chicken is browned on both sides with an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

4. Remove chicken to a cutting board and allow it to rest while you cook the gnocchi.

5. Turn heat down to medium high and add minced onion and chopped asparagus.

6. Stir often for 3 minutes. 

7. Add minced garlic and continue stirring and cooking for one minute before adding chicken broth and lemon juice. 

8. Stir and scrape the bottom of the pan for all the lovely flavors there. 

9. Add heavy cream and gnocchi and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often.

10. Finish by adding parmesan cheese and top with lemon slices. Place the chicken and extra lemon slices on top of the gnocchi to serve.

 

**This makes a fantastic weeknight meal or great prep-ahead lunch!