Creamy Chicken Pesto Gnocchi Recipe
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4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
640 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Chicken Pesto Gnocchi Recipe
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Get ready to fall in love with our 30-minute Creamy Chicken Pesto Gnocchi — it's a weeknight dinner game-changer! The sauce is cozy and creamy, with pillowy bites of gnocchi that make you feel like you could snuggle right up with it.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup prepared pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
For Serving (Optional)
- grated Parmesan cheese
- toasted pine nuts
- fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
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Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Season the chicken with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring often, or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil along with the gnocchi. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add 2 tablespoons of water and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender. Transfer the gnocchi to the plate with the chicken.
- Add the heavy cream, broth, and pesto to the skillet. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Increase the heat to high and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the gnocchi and chicken to the skillet along with the lemon juice, lemon zest, 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper. Gently stir until well combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the gnocchi and chicken are heated through.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and fresh basil, if using.
Notes
- Nutrition: Facts are calculated without any additional Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, or basil.
- Storage. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days. It’s best to flash-freeze the gnocchi separately from the sauce. Both will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer.
- Reheating. Warm this dish back up in a pot on the stove top over medium heat.
- Sauce. Freshly made pesto sauce is preferred, but if you use store-bought, choose one with less oil to avoid an overly greasy sauce.
- Gnocchi. You can use regular potato gnocchi, gluten-free, or even cauliflower gnocchi (some might sear up more quickly so keep an eye!).
- Heavy cream. Go with either full fat milk or another non-dairy alternative, just make sure it is full-fat and unsweetened.
- Meat. Chicken breasts can be used, but will cook up more quickly so keep an eye on them.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
640kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
1300mg
(54%)
Potassium
392mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1098IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1300mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1098IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
18 reviews
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