How to Make Gnocchi with Chicken, Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gnocchi with chicken, pesto and fresh mozzarella is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. This classic Italian recipe is made with soft and pillowy potato dumplings, tender pieces of chicken, fragrant basil pesto, and creamy fresh mozzarella. It's a dish that is sure to please both kids and adults alike, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining guests.

Gnocchi, which are small Italian dumplings made from potatoes and flour, are versatile...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
  • 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
  • Pour chicken broth into the saucepan. Bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. Return cooked chicken to the saucepan. Stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. Remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
  • Place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.
  • Nutrition

    570 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 653mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 453mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 341mg