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Chicken Pesto Gnocchi with Fresh Mozzarella Pearls

Tender potato gnocchi and juicy chicken are coated in fragrant basil pesto, then finished with creamy fresh mozzarella pearls that soften into melty pockets. Chicken Pesto Gnocchi with Fresh Mozzarella Pearls is rich yet bright, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an effortless meal to share with friends. Each bite balances herby freshness with gentle creaminess.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Chicken Pesto Gnocchi with Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir them in the hot oil until they are no longer pink in the middle. Remove the chicken to a bowl with a slotted spoon, keeping the drippings in the pan.

  2. 2

    Pour the chicken broth into the saucepan. Bring the broth to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue to cook until the broth reduces by about half. Return the cooked chicken to the saucepan, stir the pesto into the chicken mixture, then remove from the heat.

  3. 3

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the gnocchi to a large bowl, keeping the water in the pot.

  4. 4

    Set the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until fully warmed. Pour the chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add the mozzarella and stir until evenly combined.