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Herby Brown Butter Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Chicken

A hearty, satisfying dish to warm you up in the chilly autumn months. Balance the pasta with roasted vegetables and lean protein for a nutritious and guilt-free meal.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time3 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Western
Keyword: Calorie conscious, Chicken, Oven, Pasta
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 500 g gnocchi
  • 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 kg butternut squash
  • 1 kg chicken breast
  • Olive oil to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Salt and pepper then sous vide the chicken breasts straight from frozen at 62C for 90 minutes.
  • Wash and cut butternut squash into 2 inch chunks. Toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 200C/400F for about 30 minutes.
  • Cook gnocchi in boiling water, according to package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a nonstick pan, and sear both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • When gnocchi is done, drain well and transfer into the buttered pan along with the rosemary. Fry until lightly browned on both sides.
  • Assemble and serve, topping with grated parmesan as garnish.