Gnocchi with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 chicken breasts (cut into approximately 1 inch chunks)
• 1/3 cup finely diced shallots
• 2 cloves of garlic (grated or minced)
• 1 cup chopped asparagus (cut into about 2 inch pieces)
• 16 ounce package potato gnocchi
• 1/2 cup frozen peas (defrosted)
• Juice of half of a lemon