Description
Lemon Ricotta Cottage Cheese Chicken Gnocchi is a delightful dish that harmonizes creamy textures with zesty flavors for an unforgettable meal. Tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi are enveloped in a velvety lemon ricotta sauce, making this recipe perfect for cozy weeknights or special gatherings. With its vibrant colors and rich aroma, it promises to impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 package (16 oz) store-bought gnocchi
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the pan and let rest. Lower heat; add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and zest into the skillet. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes until creamy.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a separate pot. Add gnocchi according to package instructions; cook until they float (usually about 2-3 minutes).
- Drain gnocchi and add directly into the sauce along with chopped basil. Stir gently to coat.
- Serve warm with additional basil on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg