Gnocchi Pesto Recipe
Creamy pesto sauce, grilled chicken.
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Ingredients
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Gnocchi
Pesto Sauce
Grilled Chicken
Method
Cooking Gnocchi
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tsp of salt, and bring it to a boil.
- 2
Cook Gnocchi
Add the potato gnocchi to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually around 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- 3
Sauté Gnocchi
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked gnocchi and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are slightly golden and crispy.
Making Pesto Sauce
- 4
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse until everything is finely chopped.
- 5
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Season with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. Blend again to combine.
Grilling Chicken
- 6
Prepare Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with 2 tbs of olive oil, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper.
- 7
Grill Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Combining Ingredients
- 8
Mix Gnocchi and Pesto
In a large bowl, combine the sautéed gnocchi with the prepared pesto sauce. Toss gently until the gnocchi is well coated.
- 9
Serve
Divide the pesto gnocchi onto plates. Top with sliced grilled chicken and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and basil leaves if desired.
