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Crack Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

Crack Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: SERVES 4
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop, Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Creamy and flavorful Crack Chicken Gnocchi recipe that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and pillowy gnocchi in a rich and comforting sauce topped with melted cheddar. A satisfying and easy-to-make dish perfect for a cozy dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 small uncooked chicken breasts, approx 360g (12.7oz)
  • 3.5 cups (840ml) of chicken stock (low sodium)

For the Sauce:

  • 75g (2.5oz) of uncooked lean smoked back bacon (fat removed), diced small
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) of 2% milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 175g of laughing cow light (or can use light cream cheese)
  • 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon of dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

Additional Ingredients:

  • 500g (17.5oz) of potato gnocchi (dry in a vacuum pack)
  • 60g (2.2oz) of cheddar, grated (do not use pre-grated) - or Red Leicester
  • olive oil spray
  • salt and black pepper
  • fresh chopped parsley (or can use chopped spring onions or chives)

Instructions

  1. Poach the Chicken: Add chicken to a saucepan fully submerged in 2 cups (480ml) of the stock, bring to a boil and then simmer for approx 10-12 minutes until cooked. Drain, slice, and set aside.
  2. Cook Bacon: Fry bacon until golden and crisp. Set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, sauté shallot and garlic until fragrant.
  4. Make the Sauce: Add remaining stock, milk, lemon juice, herbs, seasoning, and laughing cow. Thicken with cornstarch.
  5. Cook Gnocchi: Add chicken and gnocchi to the sauce, simmer until gnocchi is cooked and sauce thickens.
  6. Top and Serve: Transfer to a dish, top with cheddar, broil until melted, and garnish with bacon and parsley.

Notes

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg