1-First, prepare your ingredients by cutting 2 large chicken breasts into four thinner cutlets and seasoning them with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, and salt if needed. This prep takes about 10 minutes and sets the stage for a flavorful dish.

2-Next, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear it until it’s golden and cooked through, which usually takes around 5-7 minutes per side. Once done, remove the chicken and set it aside, leaving those tasty browned bits in the pan for extra flavor.

3-Then, in the same skillet, sauté 2 cloves of minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, scraping up those browned bits to enhance the sauce. Stir in 1 cup heavy or whipping cream and 1 pound of uncooked potato gnocchi, then simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce thickens nicely.

4-Finally, mix in 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese and 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts and everything combines smoothly. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, and you’ll have a meal ready in just 30 minutes total.