Description
Sheet pan perfection! Roasted chicken thighs, pillowy gnocchi, and burst tomatoes drenched in bright lemon zest. This one-pan marvel simplifies dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 17.6 oz package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large lemon (half zested and juiced, the other half thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (plus salt and pepper to taste)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the lemon zest, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Separately, toss the gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil directly onto the baking sheet.
- Step 3: Push the gnocchi and tomato mixture to one side of the pan and spread the seasoned chicken pieces evenly over the other side. Arrange the thin lemon slices across the pan.
- Step 4: Drizzle the lemon juice over the contents of the pan and carefully pour the chicken broth onto the baking sheet, ensuring the broth disperses across the bottom of the pan to create moisture while baking.
- Step 5: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the gnocchi is puffed and lightly golden. Remove the pan from the oven.
- Step 6: Stir the chicken, gnocchi, and tomatoes together on the pan to coat everything in the lemon-garlic pan sauce before serving immediately.
Notes
- Keep any leftovers tightly sealed in the fridge for up to three days, though the gnocchi will become quite firm once cooled.
- Reheat individual servings in a covered skillet with a teaspoon of water or broth to restore moisture and prevent the gnocchi from drying out.
- Finish this dish with a generous dusting of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a scattering of fresh basil or parsley to elevate the flavor and presentation.
- Since we are using chicken thighs, feel free to bake for the full 30 minutes to achieve deeply caramelized chicken pieces, as the dark meat stays delightfully juicy even when well-cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the prepared meal
- Calories: 710
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 5g