Creamy Chicken Bacon Gnocchi (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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6 Slices Chopped Up Bacon
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1 Lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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2 tbs Salted Butter
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1 Yellow Onion, Diced
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6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
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1/3 Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes In Italian Herb seasoned oil
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1 Cup Chicken Broth
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2 Cups Heavy Cream
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5 oz Shaved Parmesan cheese
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4 oz Fresh Spinach, roughly chopped
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16 oz Package of shelf stable Basil Flavored Potato Gnocchi
→ Seasonings
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1 tbs Garlic Powder
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1 tbs Onion Powder
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1 tbs Dried Oregano
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1 tbs Dried Basil
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1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
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Salt and Pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Brown the bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add chicken to the bacon grease, season with salt and pepper, and cook until done. Remove and set aside.
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Add butter to the pan. Saute onion for about 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
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Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream and seasonings (except salt and pepper). Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
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Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted, then add spinach and let it wilt down. Add chicken and bacon back in.
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In a small pot, boil gnocchi as directed on package. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Drain gnocchi.
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Add gnocchi and reserved water to the chicken mixture. Stir well and simmer on lowest setting for about 10 minutes to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
# Notes:
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Save pasta water to help thicken the sauce
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Any flavor of gnocchi can be used
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Red pepper flakes are optional for heat