Gnocchi with Grilled Chicken in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
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4.7
Gnocchi with Grilled Chicken in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Description
Gnocchi with Grilled Chicken in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce starts with cooking packaged gnocchi according to directions. Meanwhile, shallots and garlic are sautéed to soften and then blended with drained roasted red peppers and broth to create a smooth pepper puree. This puree is gently heated with half and half, Pecorino Romano, salt, and pepper to form a creamy sauce. Baby spinach is stirred in and cooked until just wilted, adding color and mild earthy flavor.
Grilled sliced chicken breast is added to the skillet along with drained gnocchi and fresh chopped basil. The combination results in a well-rounded dish featuring soft gnocchi, juicy chicken, a bright red pepper sauce with cheesy richness, and fresh herbal notes from basil.
This recipe serves as a hearty main course and can be presented with extra Pecorino Romano cheese for added taste. The inclusion of baby spinach and grilled chicken protein makes it a balanced dish with both vegetable and meat components integrated in a creamy sauce coating the gnocchi.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast sliced thin, cooked grilled
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 package Italian gnocchi DeLallo Potato Cheese Kit
- 1/4 cup shallot minced
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 ounce jars roasted red pepper drained, in water
- 1/2 cup broth (veggie or chicken)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, fresh
- 1/4 cup half and half cream
- 1/4 cup pecorino romano (plus more for serving)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Prepare gnocchi according to package directions.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft. Transfer to a food processor or blender along with the roasted peppers and broth until smooth.
- Pour the pepper puree back into the skillet over medium heat. Bring to a boil, add the half and half, Pecorino, salt, and pepper, and stir until heated, add the spinach and cook until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a large pot of salted water cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and add it to the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Add fresh basil and serve in bowls with extra cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/4 cups | |
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 47.5g | 16% |
| Protein | 26.5g | 53% |
| Fat | 8.5g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1326mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 9.5g | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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