Go Back

Creamy Pesto Chicken Gnocchi

Soft gnocchi tossed with juicy chicken in a rich and creamy pesto sauce for a quick and comforting dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 500 g gnocchi
  • 2 chicken breast cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup pesto
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and fully cooked.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Add cream and pesto, simmer gently.
  5. Stir in parmesan until melted.
  6. Combine gnocchi with sauce and serve.

Notes

Use fresh pesto for best flavor and add spinach or mushrooms for variation.