Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Chicken Pesto Gnocchi dish. Tender potato gnocchi, juicy chicken, and a rich basil pesto cream sauce come together for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Gnocchi:
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Gnocchi: Boil gnocchi until they float, then set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add cream, broth, pesto, and cheese. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add tomatoes, spinach, chicken, and gnocchi to the sauce. Heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with basil.
Notes
- You can use homemade pesto for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the cream.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
