Description
A comforting and delicious Cheesy Pesto Chicken Gnocchi Bake that combines tender chicken, flavorful pesto, and soft gnocchi, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup pesto
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
- Combine shredded chicken, pesto, cream cheese, and half of the mozzarella in a medium bowl.
- Fold in the cooked gnocchi until everything is well-coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition. You can also substitute chicken with shrimp or make it dairy-free with vegan alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cheesy Pesto, Chicken, Gnocchi, Bake, Italian, Comfort Food