Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Note: A fully preheated oven prevents the gnocchi from becoming mushy.
- Grab a 9x13 inch baking dish. Toss in your cubed chicken, raw gnocchi, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Pour the basil pesto and heavy cream directly over the mixture.
- Stir everything with a spatula until every piece of chicken and gnocchi is coated in green sauce.
- Spread the mixture evenly across the pan to ensure even heat distribution.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the chicken is opaque and the tomatoes look like they are bursting.
- Pull the pan out of the oven. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
- Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and has small brown toasted spots.