Chicken with Gnocchi

Name: Chicken with Gnocchi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 slices Bacon; 0.25 cup Balsamic Vinegar; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 3 tbsp Butter; 2 whole Chicken Breast; 2 whole Fresh Rosemary; 2 cups Gnocchi; 1 whole Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 4 oz Spinach; 7.25 oz Whole Peeled Tomato

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Pan-seared chicken meets crisp, buttery gnocchi and tender spinach layered over smoky bacon and sweet onions, all tied together with a tangy tomato–balsamic glaze. The balance of bright lemon, rosemary, and a hint of heat makes this Chicken with Gnocchi special for a cozy dinner or an impressive yet relaxed gathering.

Prep15 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves2
DifficultyMedium

1

Place the bacon and onion in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
2

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and 1/2 of the lemon juice, and cook until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
3

Meanwhile, combine balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and the remaining lemon juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the mixture bubbles, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes with some of their juice and continue simmering while the chicken finishes cooking.
4

Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the gnocchi in the hot butter until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
5

Set a steamer insert into a saucepan and add water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the spinach, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
6

Arrange the bacon and onion on a serving plate and layer the spinach, gnocchi, and chicken on top, in that order. Drizzle with the tomato-balsamic sauce.