Pesto Gnocchi

Adapted from Taste of Home

My husband has been working the 3-11 PM shift most of this week = not a lot of cooking by me.  I just can't see the point of cooking a full dinner for one person.  Thus, I have been eating leftovers {Bleh}.  I am definitely not a leftover person.  However, I did make this quick and easy dinner one night.  It was delightful to have something fresh and that was full of veggies.  Gnocchi is reminiscent of pasta, but made out of potatoes and is very satisfying.  Give it a try!

Ingredients:

• 1 (18 oz) package of potato gnocchi
• 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• ½ cup chopped sweet bell pepper
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• ¼ cup prepared pesto
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• Salt, to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

Directions:

• Cook gnocchi according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the chicken until juices run clear.  Remove from skillet.  Sauté the  zucchini and bell pepper in oil until crisp-tender.  Add the chicken for the last several minutes of cooking the vegetables. 
• Drain gnocchi; add to chicken mixture.  Add the pesto to skillet, as well.  Gently stir until coated. 
• Stir in tomatoes.  Sprinkle with salt, to taste.  Serve with Parmesan to add, as desired.