Crack Chicken Gnocchi (Printable Version)
Soft gnocchi and juicy chicken in a rich, cheesy sauce with crispy bacon on top. Easy comfort meal.
# What You'll Need:
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2 small chicken breasts, about 360g total.
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75g smoked back bacon, chopped into small pieces.
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3 1/2 cups chicken stock with reduced sodium.
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500g of potato gnocchi.
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1 shallot, chopped finely.
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2 minced garlic cloves.
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1/2 cup low-fat milk (2%).
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1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
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175g of Laughing Cow light cheese.
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1/2 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening.
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60g freshly shredded cheddar cheese.
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1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes.
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1 teaspoon dried chopped chives.
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1 teaspoon onion powder seasoning.
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1/2 teaspoon dried dill seasoning.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
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A pinch of salt and black pepper for taste.
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Chopped fresh parsley for decoration.
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Slice chicken after simmering it for 10-12 minutes in 2 cups of broth.
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Spray your pan lightly and fry bacon bits until crispy.
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Use the same pan to soften shallots, then stir in the minced garlic briefly.
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Mix the rest of the broth, milk, cheese, lemon juice, cornstarch, and seasonings in the pan.
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Stir in gnocchi and chicken. Turn heat down to simmer and let it thicken for 5 minutes.
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Move to an oven-safe dish, sprinkle cheese on top, and broil. Toss bacon and herbs over before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Shredded cheese is best when freshly grated.
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Keep the leftover poaching stock for the sauce.
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Let the sauce bubble a bit to get a thicker consistency.