High-Protein Recipe: Chicken Gnocchi Skillet in 15 Minutes
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Creamy, high in protein, and simple: Perfect for your fasting plan.
Key Facts About Chicken Breast and Gnocchi Skillet at a Glance:
Ready in just 15 minutes: Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner 🌟
High in protein (41 g per serving), ideal for satiety and muscle maintenance
Contains healthy fats, complex carbs, and fresh vegetables
Ideal for your eating window: Nutrient-rich without feeling heavy
Creamy, flavorful, and still balanced: Guilt-free indulgence
What Makes This Recipe Healthy?
High-Quality Protein for Your Muscles
Chicken breast delivers 41 g of protein per serving, crucial for maintaining muscle mass, especially during fasting phases. It also keeps you full longer and helps prevent cravings.
Complex Carbs for Lasting Energy
Gnocchi are made from potatoes and provide long-lasting energy. Great for feeling balanced and energized after your fast.
Healthy Fats and Micronutrients
Sunflower seeds, hard cheese, and tomato pesto add healthy fats. Spinach and cherry tomatoes offer vitamins and minerals like iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
Why It Fits Perfectly with Fastic
Fastic is about building healthy routines and supporting smart fasting. This meal supports that mission:
Quick prep: Ready in 15 minutes, great for busy days
Balanced macros: Protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs
No food coma: Creamy sauce without feeling stuffed
Great for the eating window: Gives your body what it needs without overloading it
Step-by-Step: Here's How It’s Done
Ingredients for 2 Servings:
250 g chicken breast
400 g fresh gnocchi
150 g cooking cream
25 g tomato pesto
125 g cherry tomatoes
50 g baby spinach
20 g sunflower seeds
20 g grated hard cheese
4 g chicken stock powder
50 ml water
Salt, pepper, oil to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the sauce: Mix cream, pesto, stock, and water. Halve the tomatoes, butterfly the chicken, and season.
2. Cook the chicken: Sear both sides in oil for 3–4 minutes, then remove.
3. Sauté gnocchi & tomatoes, add the sauce, return chicken to the pan.
4. Simmer briefly, add spinach, and season to taste.
5. Serve with cheese and toasted sunflower seeds.
Practical Tip for Everyday Use:
This dish is great for meal prep, just reheat the next day at work and enjoy!
Get the Most Out of This Recipe with the Fastic App
You can easily add this recipe to your Fastic app – either as your break-fast meal or a main lunch during your eating window. Track your calories, protein, and carbs, and adjust each ingredient based on your personal goals like muscle building, weight control, or clean eating.
And there's more: The Fastic app also offers tools like the Food Scan, Health Score, Water Tracker, Activity Tracker, and access to the Fastic Academy – giving you everything you need for a healthy lifestyle in one place.
👉 Pro tip: Activate your fasting reminders in the app to time this recipe perfectly in your daily routine!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this recipe vegetarian?
Yes! Swap the chicken for tofu or halloumi and use vegetable stock. Just make sure to get enough protein.
Is this dish meal prep-friendly?
Absolutely. It keeps well in the fridge for 1–2 days and reheats nicely.
Can I swap out the cream to save calories?
Sure! Use a plant-based or reduced-fat cream alternative. The flavor stays delicious.
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Enjoy your meal!
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