Pesto Chicken Gnocchi Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Pesto Chicken Gnocchi Bake
Description
The Pesto Chicken Gnocchi Bake begins by sautéing onions in butter until lightly browned, then adding garlic and dry white wine to deglaze the pan briefly. Heavy cream, pesto, and Italian seasoning create a smooth, aromatic sauce base. Stirring in potato gnocchi and cooked chicken heats the ingredients thoroughly while blending flavors.
Transferred to an oven-safe skillet, the dish is topped with freshly grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella, then baked at 375°F to melt and brown the cheeses. This process melds the creamy sauce with the doughy gnocchi and tender chicken, producing a comforting casserole with a creamy, cheesy crust.
Before serving, the bake rests briefly, then is sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley and seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. This dish works well as a hearty main course and combines familiar Italian flavors with convenience from prepared gnocchi and rotisserie chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1/4 cup pesto DeLallo brand
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound potato gnocchi DeLallo brand
- 2 cups chicken cooked or rotisserie
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
- Melt the butter in a deep oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion for 5 minutes or until it softens and starts to lightly brown.
- Add in the garlic and wine and let it bubble for about 30 seconds.
- Add in the cream, pesto, and Italian seasoning, and stir until smooth.
- Stir in the gnocchi and chicken, give it a good stir, and let it heat through for 1-2 minutes. Don't let the sauce get too thick. Add a splash more cream if it's starting to thicken up a lot.
- Take the skillet off the heat and top with the parmesan and mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Optional: broil to brown the cheese more (watch it carefully so it doesn't burn).
- Let it sit for 5 minutes prior to serving. Sprinkle with the parsley and season with salt & pepper as needed.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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