Red Pesto Chicken Gnocchi
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Red Pesto Chicken Gnocchi

Savor the delightful fusion of flavors in this vibrant Red Pesto Chicken Gnocchi! Tender chicken, luscious red pesto, and fresh spinach come together with pillowy gnocchi for a meal that's not only packed with protein but also perfect for your weekly meal prep. Whip it up in no time and enjoy a bowl of comfort that’s bursting with taste!

quickhealthymeal prep
egg-freenut-free
dinner

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

8

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 8
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(3)

  • 2 (12 oz) Bags Frozen Chopped Spinach (56.7 g)
  • 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic (15 ml)
  • 2 (16 oz) Packages Shelf-Stable Potato Gnocchi (56.7 g)

🥩Meat & Seafood(2)

  • 2.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1.13 kg)
  • 1 Cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (240 ml)

🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)

  • 2 Cups Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, shredded (480 ml)
  • 1 Cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt (240 ml)

🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)

  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (2.5 ml)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder (5 ml)
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder (5 ml)
  • 1 tsp Salt (5 ml)
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika (2.5 ml)

🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)

  • 1 (6.7 oz) Jar Red Pesto (190 g)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the chicken, chicken broth, red pesto, garlic, and seasonings to a crockpot. Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours.

  2. 2

    Shred the chicken, then stir in the spinach and gnocchi. Cook for 20–30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the Greek yogurt and mozzarella until smooth, adding a splash of milk if needed.

  4. 4

    Divide into 8 servings (about 2 cups each). Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of milk or chicken broth if needed.

Cuisine: italian
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