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PROTEIN GNOCCHI RECIPE

PROTEIN GNOCCHI RECIPE

One of our winter favourites! A hearty and healthy pasta that packs a protein punch. You'll love this recipe, actually, your whole family will. 

Yield 4-6 servings
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 1 hour


MACROS PER SERVING
414 Calories
38G Protein
14 Fat
34 Carb

INGREDIENTS:

  •  1.5 lb chicken thigh
  •  1, 16 oz packaged gnocchi
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  •  6-8 table spoons olive oil
  •  1 medium shallot
  •  3 cloves garlic
  •  2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  •  4 tablespoons arrowroot flour
  • 1 ½ cup chicken broth
  •  ½ cup coconut cream or half and half
  •  1 bunch of kale, stems removed and leaves torn into bite size pieces
  •  ½ cup freshly grated parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • First, season and cook the chicken: Season generously with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thigh and cook until each side is golden-brown and cooked through ( when juices run clear), about 4-5 minutes per side. Once done, remove from heat and set aside, covered to keep warm.
  • Second, prep your gnocchi: In a separate pan add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, and add gnocchi. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes.
  •  Make the sauce: Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to a large pan. Add shallot, cook 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic and thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until lightly browned. About 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Whisking constantly until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in half and half ( or coconut cream ) until thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Add parmesan cheese if desired ( not necessary but more tasty ). Add more salt and pepper till your desired preference.


Put it all together: Stir in gnocchi and kale until the kale has wilted, about 2 minutes. Add chicken. Sprinkle with fresh parmesan and thyme.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!

 

 

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