Oven-Baked Chicken and Sausage Gnocchi with Pesto and Veggies

Ingredients

- 1 pack potato gnocchi (16 oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 spicy Italian sausages, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup canned sweet corn, drained
- 2 tablespoons sundried tomato pesto
- 1/2 cup vegan Alfredo sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the Sausage and Vegetables
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Sauté the sliced sausage until browned. Add minced garlic, mushrooms, and kale, cooking until mushrooms are tender and kale is wilted, approximately 5 minutes.

3. Prepare the Gnocchi Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, combine potato gnocchi, zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices, cooked chicken, and sweet corn.
- Add the cooked sausage and vegetables from the skillet to the mixing bowl.
- Stir in the pesto, sundried tomato pesto, and vegan Alfredo sauce until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Assemble in the Baking Dish
- Transfer the mixture into a large oven-safe baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

5. Bake the Dish
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

6. Serve
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with any remaining fresh basil for added flavor.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT15M
15 minutes

- PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Gnocchi recipe
- Baked gnocchi
- Chicken and sausage dish
- Pesto gnocchi
- Oven dinner
- Italian style
- Veggie gnocchi
- Comfort food dinner
- Weeknight meal
- Gourmet gnocchi

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 2200 total calories

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