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Pesto Chicken Gnocchi Bake

Pesto Chicken Gnocchi Bake

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A delicious and easy-to-make dish combining tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and rich pesto sauce baked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 500g chicken breast, diced
  • 500g gnocchi
  • 200g basil pesto
  • 100g grated mozzarella
  • 50g grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions, then drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook diced chicken until browned.
  4. Mix cooked gnocchi, chicken, pesto, and salt and pepper in a baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan on top.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use store-bought or homemade pesto.
  • Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: emma
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg