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For the pesto

For the bake

Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal417
    low
  • fat18g
  • saturates6g
  • carbs31g
  • sugars4g
  • fibre5g
  • protein31g
  • salt1.6g
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Method

  • step 1

    Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil and set aside a bowl of ice-cold water. Put the kale and spinach in the boiling water and cook for 2-3 mins until softened. Remove with a slotted spoon and lower into the cold water. Drain, then squeeze out the excess water.

  • step 2

    Tip the greens into a food processor with the garlic, lemon juice and zest, basil, pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil, then blitz until smooth. Season lightly.

  • step 3

    Tip the pesto into a saucepan with the chicken, peas, crème fraîche and stock, and bring to the boil. Tip in the gnocchi and cook for 3-4 mins until cooked through. Scatter over the extra basil leaves and grate over some parmesan to serve.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2021

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A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.11 ratings

anitaskelton32998

I personally found 300ml to be too much, the sauce was very watery, I had to reduce for much longer than described in the recipe

lizzie12377727373

question

Can you prep the pesto in advance? How long would it last if stored in the fridge?

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goodfoodteam

Yes the pesto will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 3 days. Pouring a layer of olive oil on the top will prevent the surface from discolouring (if it does it's still fine to eat). We hope this helps. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

saw69

question

How would you recommend cooking the chicken beforehand?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. You can either poach or bake the chicken breast for this recipe (see our recipe for ‘Poached chicken breast’ or ‘Baked chicken with lemon’ for timings; you can leave out the garlic and herbs in the poaching liquor or just omit the lemon in the latter). You can also buy…

sjg4everkV_rvmDK

Easy & delicious, winner chicken dinner

woolley67

question

Did anyone else think there is not enough liquid to cook gnocchi. Should ther be more stock or oil

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goodfoodteam

Hello, thank you for bringing this to our attention. The recipe has been reviewed and the stock quantity increased so there should be plenty to cook the gnocchi. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team

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