Potato gnocchi (dumplings) with cherry tomatoes and smoked chicken

4 servings

40 minutes

Potato gnocchi with cherry tomatoes and smoked chicken is a gourmet dish of Italian cuisine infused with the aromas of Mediterranean herbs and tender smoky chicken. The gnocchi, soft and airy, are made from mashed potatoes with added parmesan, creating a velvety texture. They are complemented by a sauce of sweet cherry tomatoes enriched with fresh basil, thyme, and spicy notes of garlic. The smoked chicken adds a rich flavor and perfectly harmonizes with the vibrant spices. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner where one wants to enjoy the rich and balanced flavors of Italy. It is recommended to serve it with greens and a light white wine that enhances the freshness of the components.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 549.3
• Proteins: 32.3g
• Fats: 23.1g
• Carbohydrates: 54g

Ingredients

• Potato: 4 pc
• Wheat flour: 150 g
• Parmesan cheese: 50 g
• Salt: to taste
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Dried thyme: 10 g
• White onion: 1 pc
• Red cherry tomatoes: 15 pc
• Basil: 10 g
• Black pepper with lemon zest: to taste
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Smoked chicken: 250 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare gnocchi. Boil potatoes in their skins, peel and mash into puree. Add flour, grated parmesan, eggs, salt, and knead a firm dough. Roll into sausages and cut into dumplings (gnocchi). Send the gnocchi to boiling salted water and cook until they float. Leave half a glass of the water in which the gnocchi were boiled.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 150 g
   • Parmesan cheese: 50 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

2. Slice the onion into half rings, chop the garlic, and cut the chicken meat into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • White onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Smoked chicken: 250 g

3. Chop the basil leaves, leaving some for garnish. Cut the cherry tomatoes (optional: blanch in boiling water and peel) in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 10 g
   • Red cherry tomatoes: 15 pieces

4. Heat olive oil in a pan with thyme and garlic, sauté the onion until translucent.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Dried thyme: 10 g
   • Garlic: 3 cloves

5. Add tomatoes, chopped basil and simmer for 15 minutes, then add salt, pepper and lemon zest.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red cherry tomatoes: 15 pieces
   • Basil: 10 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Black pepper with lemon zest:  to taste

6. Add half a glass of water in which the gnocchi were cooked, and the smoked chicken, and simmer for 3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked chicken: 250 g

7. Add gnocchi to the sauce and heat for 2-3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces

8. Serve on plates and garnish with basil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 10 g