Description
Creamy gnocchi skillet with chicken and pesto delivers comfort on a plate. Italian-inspired flavors blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each hearty, delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) potato or cauliflower gnocchi
- 2 (9 oz / 255 g) Perdue Short Cuts Original Roasted Carved Chicken Breast
- 6 oz (170 g) fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz (113 g) goat cheese, crumbled
- 6 tbsps store-bought pesto
- 2 tsps olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps chopped parsley and/or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Water: Fill a large pot with water and bring to a vigorous boil.
- Cook Gnocchi: Immerse gnocchi in boiling water, adding salt, and cook for 30 seconds until they float to the surface.
- Prepare Gnocchi: Drain gnocchi using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl, and lightly coat with olive oil and pesto.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat skillet over medium flame, add chicken, and cook until warmed through.
- Add Vegetables: Introduce spinach and cherry tomatoes, sautéing until spinach wilts and tomatoes begin to soften.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in remaining pesto and reserved cooking liquid to create a cohesive sauce, ensuring the mixture remains moist.
- Final Assembly: Gently incorporate pesto-coated gnocchi into the skillet, warming thoroughly and ensuring even distribution.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the dish and optionally garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
Notes
- Boil Water Precisely: Use a large pot and ensure a rolling boil for perfect gnocchi texture and even cooking.
- Drain Strategically: Save cooking liquid as a secret weapon to adjust sauce consistency and add depth of flavor.
- Prevent Sticking: Coat gnocchi with olive oil immediately after boiling to stop them from clumping together.
- Balance Moisture: Add reserved cooking water sparingly if the skillet mixture seems dry, creating a silky, cohesive sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg