Gnocchi with Grilled Chicken in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
The ultimate comfort food, Gnocchi with Grilled Chicken in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce combines tender gnocchi with juicy grilled chicken and a creamy roasted red pepper sauce. Perfect for any night of the week, this easy recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. Make it tonight and enjoy a delicious meal!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Blender
- Food Processor
- Large Pot
- Chef's Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked grilled chicken breast sliced thin
- 1 package DeLallo Potato Cheese Italian Gnocchi Kit
- 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
- 1 pinch 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 the gnocchi according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft.
- Transfer to a food processor or blender along with the roasted red 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 Romano, 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.