Eu doped La₂NiO₄ powders, with the general formula La_2-xEu_xNiO_4+δ denoted as LENO_x (for x = 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8), were synthesized via the mechanical milling reaction method. The Eu³⁺ doping content has a remarkable influence on structural and electrochemical properties. The phase identification and morphology were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy (IR), A laser size analyzer and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Lattice parameters were calculated using the Rietveld method. It was observed that the lattice parameter values in LENO_x systems varied with the amount of Eu³⁺. The latter was symmetrically deposited by spin coating on both surfaces of an Ce_0.8Sm_0.2O_1.9 (SDC) electrolyte and studied using AC impedance spectroscopy. The electrochemical properties were studied using two-probe impedance spectroscopy and results showed that the ASR of LENO_x was enhanced by the Eu³⁺ dopant content x. Results also showed that LNEO_0.2 had the lowest Area specific resistance (ASR) at 700 °C and it was therefore concluded that doping with the appropriate amount of Eu³⁺ can further improve the properties of a nickelate cathode.