Description
This ultra cheesy pesto chicken gnocchi bake recipe comes together quickly, and it’s a fabulous treat meal that’s special enough for company! It’s rich, creamy, and easy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step: Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
- Step: Melt the butter in a deep oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion for 5 minutes or until it softens and starts to lightly brown.
- Step: Add in the garlic and vegetable broth mixture and let it bubble for about 30 seconds.
- Step: Add in the cream, pesto, and Italian seasoning, and stir until smooth.
- Step: Stir in the gnocchi and chicken, give it a good stir, and let it heat through for 1-2 minutes. Add a splash more cream if it’s starting to thicken up a lot.
- Step: Take the skillet off the heat and top with the parmesan and mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Optional: broil to brown the cheese more.
- Step: Let it sit for 5 minutes prior to serving. Sprinkle with the parsley and season with salt & pepper as needed.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days in a covered container. Reheat on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of cream if the sauce has thickened too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: gnocchi bake, pesto chicken, cheesy pasta, baked gnocchi, Italian American dinner