Red Pesto Chicken Gnocchi
Red Pesto Chicken Gnocchi
This red pesto chicken gnocchi recipe is an easy healthy high protein dinner idea. It is lower calorie, super delicious and packed with 48g protein per portion. It’s creamy, cheesy and spicy, what more could you want.
This makes two servings (make once, eat twice!).
Ingredient Notes
Gnocchi are small Italian dumplings typically made from potatoes, flour, and sometimes eggs. They are soft, pillowy, slightly chewy in texture and can be served with various sauces. Gnocchi can also be made from other ingredients like sweet potato, and it’s makes a nice change from pasta.
Red pesto (pesto rosso) is a variation of traditional green pesto. It is made from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan cheese, pine nuts/almonds, and olive oil.
For this dish, I have used a red pepper pesto (as it is so delicious!) but most types work well.
Full recipe and ingredients are on the recipe card below, with additional cooking tips and ingredient swaps provided after the recipe.
The Recipe
Red Pesto Chicken Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 220 g diced chicken breast
- 200 g gnocchi
- 40 g light mozzerella grated cheese
- 30 g low fat cream cheese
- 2 cups spinach
- ½ tsp garlic granules
- 2 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 tbsp red pesto
- cooking spray oil 15-20 sprays
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in all the herbs and spices then heat a pan on medium heat with spray oil and fry off till cooked (can also use normal cooking oil).
- Meanwhile boil some water for the gnocchi and cook per instructions on the packet.
- When your chicken is almost cooked through, add in the tomato puree and red pesto then stir. Next add in your spinach leaves, mozzerella and low fat cream cheese and drain then add in your cooked gnocchi. Stir till everything is mixed and the cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle on chilli flakes if you like things spicy!
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving
Please remember to double check all ingredients before cooking or consuming including the ingredients list labelled on packages if you have certain allergies or intolerances.
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