High-Protein Recipe: Chicken Gnocchi Skillet in 15 Minutes

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

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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

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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!

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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!