Gnocchi with Pesto, Spinach, and Chicken

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8 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 25MINS

Gnocchi with Pesto, Spinach, and Chicken

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You can find dried gnocchi (chewy dumplings made from potatoes) in the pasta aisle of any supermarket. The flavors of northern Italy inspire this simple recipe. The gnocchi takes minutes to cook and make into a satisfying dinner.

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You can find dried gnocchi (chewy dumplings made from potatoes) in the pasta aisle of any supermarket. The flavors of northern Italy inspire this simple recipe. The gnocchi takes minutes to cook and make into a satisfying dinner.

25MINS

Total Time

$3.11

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

4

US / Metric

2 Tbsp

Vegetable Oil

2 Tbsp

1 lb

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, diced

1/4 tsp

1/4 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

1 pckg
(17.5 oz)

Gnocchi

1 jar
(6.5 oz)

Basil Pesto

1 pckg
(5 oz)

Fresh Baby Spinach

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

558

Fat

25.7 g

Protein

31.0 g

Carbs

50.6 g

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step 1

Bring 2 quarts of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the Gnocchi (1 pckg) and cook for 2-3 minutes, according to the package directions.

step 1 Bring 2 quarts of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the Gnocchi (1 pckg) and cook for 2-3 minutes, according to the package directions.

step 2

While the water is boiling, heat the Vegetable Oil (2 Tbsp) in a medium skillet over low heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the Pine Nuts (2 Tbsp) and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and toasted. Transfer to a papertowel-lined plate.

step 2 While the water is boiling, heat the Vegetable Oil (2 Tbsp) in a medium skillet over low heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the Pine Nuts (2 Tbsp) and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and toasted. Transfer to a papertowel-lined plate.

step 3

Add the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (1 lb) to the same skillet. Sprinkle with Salt (1/4 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through.

step 3 Add the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (1 lb) to the same skillet. Sprinkle with Salt (1/4 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through.

step 4

Add the cooked gnocchi and Basil Pesto (1 jar). Stir to coat.

step 4 Add the cooked gnocchi and Basil Pesto (1 jar). Stir to coat.

step 5

Stir in the Fresh Baby Spinach (1 pckg) and cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted.

step 5 Stir in the Fresh Baby Spinach (1 pckg) and cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted.

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