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Pesto Chicken Gnocchi Bake Recipe

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A creamy and comforting Pesto Chicken Gnocchi Bake featuring tender potato gnocchi, rotisserie chicken, and a luscious pesto-infused cream sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner with minimal prep and oven-baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Sauce and Base

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup DeLallo Pesto
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound DeLallo Potato Gnocchi
  • 2 cups cooked or rotisserie chicken

Cheese and Garnish

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and position the oven rack in the top third. This prepares the oven for baking the skillet dish later, ensuring even heat distribution.
  2. Sauté Onion: Melt butter in a deep oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it softens and starts to lightly brown, developing a sweet and savory base flavor.
  3. Add Garlic and Wine: Stir in the minced garlic and pour in the white wine. Let the mixture bubble for about 30 seconds to cook off alcohol and infuse the flavors together.
  4. Create Sauce: Add heavy cream, pesto, and Italian seasoning to the skillet, stirring until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
  5. Add Gnocchi and Chicken: Stir in the potato gnocchi and cooked chicken pieces. Mix thoroughly and heat for 1-2 minutes to warm through. If the sauce begins to thicken excessively, add a splash more cream to maintain a creamy consistency.
  6. Top and Bake: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly on the surface, then layer with shredded mozzarella. Place the skillet uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until bubbly. Optionally, broil briefly to brown the cheese, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
  7. Rest and Serve: Let the bake sit for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven to allow it to set. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and season with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Notes

  • Use an oven-safe skillet to transition easily from stovetop to oven without transferring the dish.
  • If you prefer, substitute rotisserie chicken with cooked shredded chicken thighs for more moisture and flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of cream to achieve your desired sauce thickness.
  • Watch the broiling step closely, as cheese can burn quickly under high heat.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the gnocchi and pesto are certified gluten-free.

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