• On Oct, 10, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

377 Cals 26.5 Protein 47.5 Carbs 8.5 Fats
PREP TIME:
20 mins
COOK TIME:
15 mins
TOTAL TIME:
35 mins
YIELD:5 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:Italian
Gnocchi with Grilled Chicken in a creamy, light roasted red pepper sauce, baby spinach, and Pecorino Romano will make people think you’re a gourmet cook!
INGREDIENTS
1 pound cooked grilled chicken breast, sliced thin
1 package DeLallo Potato Cheese Italian Gnocchi Kit
Roasted red pepper sauce:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup shallots, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 12 ounce jars roasted red peppers in water, drained
1/2 cup broth, veggie or chicken
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup half and half cream
1/4 cup Pecorino Romano, plus more for serving
2 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare gnocchi according to package directions.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft. Transfer to a food processor or blender along with the roasted peppers and broth until smooth.
Pour the pepper puree back into the skillet over medium heat. Bring to a boil, add the half and half, Pecorino, salt, and pepper, and stir until heated, add the spinach and cook until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile in a large pot of salted water cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and add it to the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Add fresh basil and serve in bowls with extra cheese, if desired.
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Serving: 11/4 cups, Calories: 377kcal, Carbohydrates: 47.5g, Protein: 26.5g, Fat: 8.5g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 1326mg, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugar: 9.5gBlue Smart Points:8Green Smart Points:10Purple Smart Points:8