
Creamy spicy vodka gnocchi with chicken crumbles
Italian · meal · Serves 4 · 25m total · ↑ Protein
Inspired by @mason_woodruff · Watch on IG ↗
388 kcal33 g protein29 g carbs16 g fat
Pillowy gnocchi tossed in a blended cottage cheese vodka sauce and topped with spicy balsamic ground chicken crumbles — high protein and surprisingly light.
Cook timeline
Wall clock: 25mActive: 25mPassive: 7mParallel tracks: 2
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Boil gnocchi water
Cook chicken crumbles
Cook gnocchi
Blend creamy vodka sauce
Drain gnocchi
Combine and finish gnocchi
Active (hands-on)
Passive (waiting)
Same row = sequential; different rows = parallel
Equipment
- Blender
- Colander
- Large Pot
- Measuring Cups
- Nonstick Skillet
- Stovetop Burner
Steps
25m- 1. Boil gnocchi water1m + 5m
- 2. Blend creamy vodka sauce3m1 cup low fat cottage cheese · 1 cup pasta sauce · 0.5 cup parmesan
- 3. Cook chicken crumbles12m1 tsp cooking spray or olive oil · 1 lb ground chicken breast or turkey · 2 tbsp Calabrian chili peppers · 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar · 2 tbsp honey · 2 tbsp water · 4 clove garlic
- 4. Cook gnocchi2m + 2m1 lb potato gnocchi
- 5. Drain gnocchi2m
- 6. Combine and finish gnocchi5m0.75 handful fresh basil · 1 salt
When ready to eat
Plate the gnocchi and garnish with the remaining chicken crumbles, fresh basil, black pepper, low fat ricotta, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt to taste before serving.