IT Cuisine

Italian Protein Gnocchi with Pesto and Chicken Breast

Homemade protein gnocchi with basil pesto and grilled chicken — 38g protein, Italian comfort dinner lightened.

10mPrep
15mCook
2Servings
400Calories
38gProtein

Ingredients

  • protein gnocchi (or cauliflower gnocchi)
  • chicken breast
  • basil pesto
  • cherry tomatoes
  • Parmigiano Reggiano
  • fresh basil
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Ingredients

  • 200 g protein gnocchi (or cauliflower gnocchi)
  • 150 g chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp basil pesto
  • 80 g cherry tomatoes
  • 15 g Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 4 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook gnocchi in boiling water until they float. Drain, keep 3 tbsp pasta water.
  2. Grill chicken, slice.
  3. Toss gnocchi with pesto, pasta water, and tomatoes. Top with chicken and Parmigiano.

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