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A golden sweet potato gnocchi skillet with chicken and fresh spinach
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High-Protein Sweet Potato Gnocchi Skillet

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked sweet potato, mashed and cooled
  • 1 cup part -skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 large eg g
  • 2.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 0.25 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, ricotta cheese, and egg until smooth.
  • Gradually add the whole wheat flour and salt, kneading gently until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface, divide into sections, and roll into long ropes roughly 0.75-inch thick.
  • Cut ropes into 1-inch pieces and indent with a fork if desired.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook gnocchi in batches until they float to the surface (approximately 3 minutes); remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken cubes to the skillet and sauté until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Add minced garlic and cooked gnocchi to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until gnocchi develop a light golden crust.
  • Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and stir in the baby spinach until wilted.
  • Season with black pepper and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.