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Pesto Chicken and Gnocchi

Pesto Chicken and Gnocchi

Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword basil pesto, chicken breast, gnocchi, Italian, pesto, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast, cut in 2 inch strips, 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 pound Gnocchi
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Marinated Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • 5 ounce package Baby Spinach
  • 1/4 cup Pesto
  • 1/3 cup Pine Nuts, toasted
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions in salted water. Usually about 2-3 minutes.

  2. Add the olive oil to a 12-14 inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the liquid runs clear, 5-7 minutes.

  3. Next, add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Stir to make sure the spinach gets incorporated.

  4. Add in the gnocchi and pesto and stir until everything is coated with the pesto.

  5. Stir in the pine nuts and mix well.

  6. Top with parmesan cheese to serve.