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Chicken Gnocchi Bake with Creamy Pesto Sauce

Chicken Gnocchi Bake -- Comforting and cozy, this one-skillet meal is made simple with flame grilled chicken and store-bought gnocchi cooked in a pesto-kissed cream sauce!
Chicken Gnocchi Bake with Pesto Cream Sauce in a white skillet.
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5 from 2 votes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 651kcal
Author Liren Baker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 1/4 cup

    unsalted butter


  • 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic

    minced


  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock hot
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon

    pesto sauce


  • 3/4 lb Boar’s Head FireSmith Flame Grilled Chicken Breast sliced in 1/2 inch cubes or shredded (see notes)
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced or shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack placed in the center.
  • Prepare the gnocchi according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and let it sit until the flour absorbs into the melted butter. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock, continually whisking. As you stir, the sauce will thicken. Whisk in the milk and pesto, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the gnocchi, chicken, and spinach. Transfer to a baking pan (alternatively, keep in the skillet if it is ovenproof). Top with slices of mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly. Uncover the skillet or dish and brown under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the oven and rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you cannot find Boar’s Head FireSmith Flame Grilled Chicken Breast, substitute it with your favorite roasted chicken breast meat. Leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken will also work.

Nutrition

Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 947mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1421IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 6mg
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