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30-Minute Creamy Chicken Pesto Gnocchi

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This creamy chicken pesto gnocchi combines comfort and flavor in a quick, one-pot meal. With tender chicken and rich pesto sauce, it’s ideal for busy weeknights!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs
  • Gnocchi
  • Heavy cream
  • Pesto
  • Basil
  • Toasted pine nuts
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Oil
  • Garlic
  • Butter
  • Lemon juice
  • Lemon zest
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Water

Instructions

  • Sear the chicken in a large skillet with oil until cooked through.
  • Sear the gnocchi in the same skillet until golden, then add water until tender.
  • Make the pesto cream sauce by sautéing garlic in butter, adding cream and pesto.
  • Combine the chicken and gnocchi into the sauce, stir in lemon juice and zest, and heat through.

Notes

Store leftover gnocchi and sauce separately to prevent sogginess.
Flash-freeze gnocchi and sauce individually for longer storage.
Use homemade pesto for a fresher flavor.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-seared
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg