Experience a delightful medley of flavors with our Sautéed Gnocchi featuring tender chicken and aromatic pesto. Indulge in a quick and satisfying meal that's bursting with savory goodness. A culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving for seconds!
Preparation
10
min
Cooking
25
min
Portion
4
Ingredients
- 1 package (500 g) store-bought gnocchi
- 1 crown of broccoli, cut into small florets
- 7.5 ml (½ tbsp) olive oil
- 454 g (1 lb) ground chicken (see Note)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) crushed hot pepper flakes
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 175 ml (¾ cup) grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Pepper and salt, to taste
This recipe can be used as a base for a fridge-free meal:
- Replace the ground chicken with another protein source of your choice such as: tuna, ground beef, PVT (textured vegetable protein), tofu, shrimp, salmon...
- Use the vegetables available in your refrigerator. Count about 4-5 cups of cut vegetables.
- Different varieties of pestos or pasta sauces can be used.
Note: For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with a 1lb (454g) block of crumbled extra-firm tofu.
Preparation
- In a pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi and broccoli florets for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook ground chicken for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, or until it begins to colour. Add onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
- Add gnocchi and broccoli mixture, red bell pepper, garlic and hot pepper flakes. Continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes without over-stirring or until gnocchi is golden brown.
- Gently stir in pesto and grated cheese. Season to taste and serve.
Notes
Can be stored 3-5 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer in an airtight container.
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