Johnathan Proctor
@joproc
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken and Mozzarella
This creamy pesto gnocchi dish combines tender chicken, fresh mozzarella, and a rich pesto sauce for a delightful meal that's easy to prepare. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Diet:high-protein
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:7
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon
- 1
- to taste
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 (8 ounce) jar
- 1 (12 ounce) package
- 4 ounces
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken and Mozzarella.
Step 1
Begin by warming olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Season your chicken cubes generously with salt and pepper, then introduce them to the hot oil.
Step 3
Sautรฉ the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden and no longer pink in the center, which should take about 7 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a bowl, leaving the flavorful drippings behind.
Step 5
Next, pour chicken broth into the same saucepan, bringing it to a vigorous boil while scraping up the delicious browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
Step 6
Allow the broth to simmer until it reduces by half, which will take another 7 to 10 minutes.
Step 7
Return the chicken to the saucepan and stir in the vibrant pesto, then remove from heat.
Step 8
Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil.
Step 9
Add the gnocchi and cook until they rise to the surface, roughly 3 minutes.
Step 10
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the gnocchi to a large bowl, keeping the water in the pot for later use.
Step 11
Place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto mixture over the boiling water, stirring gently until everything is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Step 12
Finally, pour the aromatic chicken and pesto blend over the gnocchi, toss in the mozzarella balls, and stir gently until everything is beautifully combined.
Step 13
Enjoy this delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table!.