Creamy Chicken Bacon Gnocchi
A comforting creamy pasta dish featuring gnocchi, chicken, and crispy bacon, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- To taste salt and pepper
- To serve grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- Sauté the diced chicken breast in the same skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create the creamy sauce by pouring in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine and bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Combine the gnocchi with the sauce, stirring gently to coat, adding more chicken broth if the sauce is too thick.
- Add the spinach, allowing it to wilt for a minute.
- Bring it all together by adding the crispy bacon back into the skillet, mixing to integrate flavors.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg