Lemon Chicken Gnocchi
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi pairs tender, quickly seared chicken medallions with pillowy gnocchi coated in a bright, tangy lemon sauce enriched with Parmesan and a touch of cream. The balance of citrus, savory garlic, and herbs makes it lively yet comforting—perfect for a weeknight dinner that still feels special.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon Chicken Gnocchi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 82 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 8
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter with the olive oil in the skillet.
- 2
Thinly slice the chicken breast at a 45-degree angle to make medallions. Stir the paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken medallions.
- 3
Cook the medallions until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, about 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- 4
For the lemon cream sauce, sauté the garlic in the same skillet without wiping it out. Add the gnocchi; bone broth, milk, and heavy cream, and simmer for about 7 minutes. Stir in half of the lemon juice and the Parmesan cheese.
- 5
Taste the sauce, add the remaining lemon juice until the desired flavor is reached, and season with salt and pepper. Return the chicken medallions to the dish. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.
- Calories 459.79 kcal High 23%
- Protein 35.9 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 36.3 g 13%
- Total Fat 18.45 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 9.44 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.75 mg High 34%
- Sodium 795.73 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 2.02 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 300.74 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 237.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 40.24 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.45 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi is made with 16 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 1% Low Fat Milk, Black Pepper, Chicken Bone Broth, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 459.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon Chicken Gnocchi made of?
- The main ingredients are 1% Low-Fat Milk, Black Pepper, Chicken Bone Broth, Chicken Breast, Dried Oregano. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon Chicken Gnocchi?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 459.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon Chicken Gnocchi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lemon Chicken Gnocchi healthy?
- Lemon Chicken Gnocchi has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 459.79 calories and 35.9 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 795.73 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.44 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required