# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Gnocchi
05 - 18 oz store-bought potato gnocchi
→ Sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup basil pesto
10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh basil leaves
13 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
# Direction Steps:
01 - Season chicken cubes evenly with kosher salt and black pepper
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside
03 - Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add gnocchi and sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp on the outside
04 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
05 - Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to deglaze the pan
06 - Stir in pesto and grated Parmesan until sauce is smooth and creamy
07 - Return cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing everything to coat evenly in the sauce. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan
