Cheesy Chicken and Pesto Gnocchi

 

Quick and tasty.  Pesto is a great addition to anything!  Yum!

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts

2 cups Gnocchi

1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

1/4 cup Pesto, pick your favorite prepared brand

2 cups Green Beans, fresh or frozen, bite sized pieces

1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning

3 Tbsp Butter, divided

Oil

Water

Salt & Pepper

Preheat oven to 425 F

Season the Chicken Breasts all over with Italian Seasoning, Salt & Pepper.

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.  Add 1 Tbsp Oil then Chicken.  Sear until golden, 2-3 minutes per side.  Transfer chicken to parchment lined baking pan and sprinkle with Parmesan.  Bake in the middle of the oven until cooked through, 10-12 minutes.

While chicken bakes, re-heat the same pan over medium and add 1 Tbsp Oil then Gnocchi.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 7-8 minutes.

Heat a medium pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp Butter then Green Beans and 2 Tbsp Water.  Cook, stirring occasionally until tender-crisp, 5-6 minutes.  Season with Salt & Pepper.

Add Pesto, 2 Tbsp Water and Gnocchi to the cooked Green beans.  Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring until coated.  Remove po from heat and add 1 Tbsp Butter.  Toss until coated.

Thinly slice cooked Chicken.  Divide Gnocchi between plates and top with Chicken.

Serves 2