Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

orzo with parmesan and basil

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
• stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. cover. reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
• mix in parmesan cheese and basil. season with salt and pepper. transfer to shallow bowl. garnish with basil sprigs.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

chuck's favorite mac and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
• in 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. in a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
• bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Chef John's Blt Pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2/3 cup creme fraiche
• 2 cups ditalini pasta
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 4 cups baby arugula, coarsely chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon freshly shredded parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• pour olive oil into a heavy skillet over medium heat, add bacon, and cook until almost crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. turn off heat. hold a paper towel with tongs and mop up excess bacon grease with the paper towel, leave about 2 teaspoons bacon grease in the skillet.
• stir minced garlic and lemon zest into bacon in the skillet and let cook in residual heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. stir creme fraiche into bacon mixture.
• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in 2 cups of ditalini. cook till tender, about 8 minutes. drain and add pasta to the skillet. stir pasta thoroughly into bacon and creme fraiche mixture.
• return skillet to medium heat. add tomatoes; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 1 minute. mix in arugula, stirring until wilted, about 30 seconds, and turn off heat.
• season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. stir again and garnish with parmesan cheese.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

chef john's macaroni and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. drain well.
• melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. when the butter starts to foam and bubble, stir in the flour; cook on medium heat until flour just begins to turn pale yellow, 3 to 4 minutes. add thyme, cayenne pepper, and white pepper; cook and stir another minute, then whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth. pour in remaining milk and whisk again. bring the sauce just to a simmer.
• stir in nutmeg, worcestershire sauce, and salt; simmer on medium-low heat until thickened, about 8 minutes, whisking often. turn heat off, then add 2 1/4 cups of cheddar cheese; stir until melted and combined. add dijon mustard.
• transfer the macaroni into a casserole dish, then pour in the cheese sauce; stir to thoroughly combine sauce with pasta. mix panko bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl, and sprinkle crumbs on top of macaroni and cheese. sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
• bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs and cheddar cheese topping are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Chef John's Blt Pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2/3 cup creme fraiche
• 2 cups ditalini pasta
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 4 cups baby arugula, coarsely chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon freshly shredded parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• pour olive oil into a heavy skillet over medium heat, add bacon, and cook until almost crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. turn off heat. hold a paper towel with tongs and mop up excess bacon grease with the paper towel, leave about 2 teaspoons bacon grease in the skillet.
• stir minced garlic and lemon zest into bacon in the skillet and let cook in residual heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. stir creme fraiche into bacon mixture.
• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in 2 cups of ditalini. cook till tender, about 8 minutes. drain and add pasta to the skillet. stir pasta thoroughly into bacon and creme fraiche mixture.
• return skillet to medium heat. add tomatoes; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 1 minute. mix in arugula, stirring until wilted, about 30 seconds, and turn off heat.
• season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. stir again and garnish with parmesan cheese.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

chef john's macaroni and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. drain well.
• melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. when the butter starts to foam and bubble, stir in the flour; cook on medium heat until flour just begins to turn pale yellow, 3 to 4 minutes. add thyme, cayenne pepper, and white pepper; cook and stir another minute, then whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth. pour in remaining milk and whisk again. bring the sauce just to a simmer.
• stir in nutmeg, worcestershire sauce, and salt; simmer on medium-low heat until thickened, about 8 minutes, whisking often. turn heat off, then add 2 1/4 cups of cheddar cheese; stir until melted and combined. add dijon mustard.
• transfer the macaroni into a casserole dish, then pour in the cheese sauce; stir to thoroughly combine sauce with pasta. mix panko bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl, and sprinkle crumbs on top of macaroni and cheese. sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
• bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs and cheddar cheese topping are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

orzo with parmesan and basil

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
• stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. cover. reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
• mix in parmesan cheese and basil. season with salt and pepper. transfer to shallow bowl. garnish with basil sprigs.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

chuck's favorite mac and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
• in 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. in a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
• bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

chef john's macaroni and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. drain well.
• melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. when the butter starts to foam and bubble, stir in the flour; cook on medium heat until flour just begins to turn pale yellow, 3 to 4 minutes. add thyme, cayenne pepper, and white pepper; cook and stir another minute, then whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth. pour in remaining milk and whisk again. bring the sauce just to a simmer.
• stir in nutmeg, worcestershire sauce, and salt; simmer on medium-low heat until thickened, about 8 minutes, whisking often. turn heat off, then add 2 1/4 cups of cheddar cheese; stir until melted and combined. add dijon mustard.
• transfer the macaroni into a casserole dish, then pour in the cheese sauce; stir to thoroughly combine sauce with pasta. mix panko bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl, and sprinkle crumbs on top of macaroni and cheese. sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
• bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs and cheddar cheese topping are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

chuck's favorite mac and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
• in 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. in a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
• bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

orzo with parmesan and basil

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
• stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. cover. reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
• mix in parmesan cheese and basil. season with salt and pepper. transfer to shallow bowl. garnish with basil sprigs.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

Gnocchi With Chicken, Pesto And Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 4 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan. season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan. bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. return cooked chicken to the saucepan. stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
• place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.