Best 7 Chicken Gnocchi In Pesto Sauce Recipes

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Are you tired of the same old chicken and pasta routine? Do you yearn for a flavorful meal that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving more? Look no further than chicken gnocchi in pesto sauce, a delectable dish that combines the tender texture of chicken, the pillowy softness of gnocchi, and the vibrant flavors of pesto. This symphony of flavors will transport you to a culinary paradise, making every bite an unforgettable experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you utterly satisfied and longing for seconds.

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CHICKEN GNOCCHI PESTO SOUP



Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup image

After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. The pesto adds an extra-nice Italian flavor that is often missing from other gnocchi soups. -Deanna Smith, Des Moines, Iowa t

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (15 ounces) roasted garlic Alfredo sauce
2 cups water
2 cups rotisserie chicken, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
4 teaspoons prepared pesto

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in gnocchi and spinach; cook until gnocchi float, 3-8 minutes. Top each serving with pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 1650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

GNOCCHI WITH CHICKEN, PESTO AND FRESH MOZZARELLA



Gnocchi with Chicken, Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella image

Quick recipe that can be made with prepared gnocchi and pesto, plus chicken breast and fresh mozzarella. Very easy; so easy, I'm sure it borders on a non-recipe. You're really just combining ingredients. You can also experiment with adding other ingredients, like mushrooms or veggies. Anything that needs to be cooked can probably be added at the chicken stage. I did not add any onions or garlic, because the pesto I used already had both, but if your pesto does not, you can add those with the oil as well.

Provided by slocatelli

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 570.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 652.8 mg

GNOCCHI WITH PESTO SAUCE



Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce image

Perk up gnocchi and vegetables with a flavorful pesto sauce. If you don't have pine nuts for the topping, skip or substitute any nut you like. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup chopped tomatoes
Toasted pine nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini and pepper until zucchini is tender., Add pesto and gnocchi, stirring gently to coat. Stir in tomatoes. If desired, top with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GNOCCHI WITH HERB PESTO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 3 main course-servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 quarts salted water
1 recipe gnocchi
1/2 cup chicken stock or reserved gnocchi cooking water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup string beans
6 tablespoons Herb Pesto (recipe follows)
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup packed mixed fresh sage, thyme, and marjoram leaves
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt

Steps:

  • Bring the salted water to a boil and then add gnocchi. Cook gnocchi, stirring gently until tender, about 1 minute after they rise to the surface of the pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, bring the stock and butter to a boil over medium heat. Add the beans and pesto and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
  • Remove gnocchi from the water and add to the skillet. Heat through until coated with the sauce. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Serve immediately.
  • Wash the herb leaves in cool water and dry them thoroughly, preferably in a salad spinner. Combine the herbs and garlic in a blender and blend on low speed, slowly adding the oil while the machine is running, until the pesto is smooth and all the oil is incorporated. Add salt to taste.
  • Keep in a sealed jar in the refrigerator and use as needed. Pesto will keep for up to 4 weeks or it may be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI



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This came to me one night when I was craving gnocchi. I let it bounce around in my head for a couple of weeks before I made it. My husband swears it was definitely worth the wait. The sauce is creamy and smooth, coating the chicken and gnocchi with a wonderful pesto flavor without the oiliness of straight pesto. Try it with garlic bread or multi-grain bread and butter.

Provided by drama diva

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 quart chicken broth or 1 quart stock, plus water
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3/4 cup basil pesto
1 teaspoon sundried tomato and basil seasoning (like Sbarro) or 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt and pepper
1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Put a pot on the stove with the chicken broth in it and heat to boiling.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, saute the onion in the oil on medium heat until soft. Add the minced garlic and saute for a minute more until fragrant. Add the mushrooms and saute until lightly brown and most of their liquid is evaporated; push to the side of the pan. Add the chicken and saute, stirring often, until just cooked through. Add the soup, the pesto, and the seasonings to the pan and stir to combine everything thoroughly. Reduce heat and simmer gently until the gnocchi are ready.
  • When the broth reaches a boil, carefully add the gnocchi and stir to separate. Add extra water if needed to give the gnocchi plenty of liquid. Cook until the gnocchi are done and float to the surface. Using a spider strainer, transfer the gnocchi to the saute pan. Stir gently to coat the gnocchi. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the cooking broth and stir to combine. Serve in pasta bowls with grated parmesan and bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.3, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 99, Sodium 1340.2, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 49.4

GNOCCHI, CHICKEN, AND PESTO



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i made this up one night when I really wanted gnocchi. had almost nothing in the fridge except chicken and gnocchi, so i just bought some pesto sauce, and voila! dinner is ready!!!

Provided by Brisket in Roses

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) bag gnocchi
1 (7 ounce) container pesto sauce
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper
oil

Steps:

  • Place pot of water to boil for gnocchi. Cut the chicken breasts in strips and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a frying pan, add enough oil to saute the chicken breasts. Once water in pot is boiling, add gnocchi and cook until they float to the top. Remove and set aside.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, add the gnocchi, parmesan cheese and pesto and mix well. (you do not want to add the gnocchi to soon because then it will just fall apart and be mushy -- not so yummy).
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.6, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 142.7, Sodium 338.7, Carbohydrate 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 57.2

KALE PESTO & CHICKEN GNOCCHI



Kale pesto & chicken gnocchi image

Go green with our kale pesto and chicken gnocchi, full of nutritious ingredients. A balanced, easy dish, it's ideal for busy days and takes just 20 minutes

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

65g kale, washed and roughly chopped
100g spinach
1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
½ small bunch of basil, plus extra leaves to serve
15g pine nuts
1 tbsp parmesan, plus extra to serve
25ml olive oil
250g cooked chicken breast, shredded
200g frozen peas
50g light crème fraîche
300ml vegetable stock
300g gnocchi

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil and set aside a bowl of ice-cold water. Put the kale and spinach in the boiling water and cook for 2-3 mins until softened. Remove with a slotted spoon and lower into the cold water. Drain, then squeeze out the excess water.
  • Tip the greens into a food processor with the garlic, lemon juice and zest, basil, pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil, then blitz until smooth. Season lightly.
  • Tip the pesto into a saucepan with the chicken, peas, crème fraîche and stock, and bring to the boil. Tip in the gnocchi and cook for 3-4 mins until cooked through. Scatter over the extra basil leaves and grate over some parmesan to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh pesto sauce. You can make your own or use a store-bought brand.
  • If you don't have gnocchi, you can use small pasta shells or penne.
  • Add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers to the sauce for extra flavor.
  • Top the dish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.

Conclusion:

Chicken gnocchi in pesto sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The creamy pesto sauce and tender chicken are a perfect combination, and the gnocchi adds a delightful chewy texture. This dish is also relatively healthy, as it is made with fresh ingredients and lean protein. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken gnocchi in pesto sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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