Main meals
Poultry
Italian
Halal Friendly
Gluten-free friendly
Low carbohydrate
Low Carb Gnocchi with Mushroom and Chicken Sauce

4

20 mins

Creamy, cheesy and comforting without the usual mountain of carbs — these cauliflower gnocchi are packed with chicken, mushrooms and spinach for a filling dinner that still feels indulgent.

Ingredients

For the gnocchi:

  • 600 g cauliflower rice (frozen is ok or pulse cauliflower florets in food processor to make rice)
  • 60 g almond flour (or ground oats or wholewheat flour)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the sauce:

  • 2 chicken breasts, about 300 g
  • 300 g mushrooms, sliced
  • 200 g spinach (frozen ok)
  • 100 g reduced-fat grated mozzarella
  • 20 g Parmesan, grated (or vegetarian hard cheese) 
  • 150 ml unsweetened almond milk

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Needed kitchenware
Instructions

1.

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan / 220°C conventional

2.

Cook the cauliflower rice until soft, then drain and squeeze out as much water as possible.

3.

Mix the cauliflower with the almond flour, egg yolks, oregano, nutmeg and salt.

4.

Shape the mixture into small gnocchi and place on a lined baking tray. Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway through.

5.

Meanwhile, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Cook the chicken in a large non-stick frying pan until browned and cooked through.

6.

Add the mushrooms and cook until softened. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.

7.

Pour in the milk and stir.

8.

Add the mozzarella and Parmesan and stir until melted and creamy.

9.

Gently stir in the baked gnocchi and serve.

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Storage information

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly in the microwave or a covered frying pan. For best results, freeze the cooked gnocchi separately from the sauce for up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Tip

Accompany this with half a plate of vegetables or salad in order to balance the meal.

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Moderate
Budget-friendly
Family-friendly
Freezer-friendly
Batch-cook friendly

Abbi

Head Chef

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