Creamy Chicken Gnocchi (Print)

Tender chicken and potato gnocchi in a rich creamy sauce with bacon and cheddar.

# Ingredients:

→ Meats & Protein

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 3 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

→ Vegetables & Herbs

03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup frozen peas
05 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
06 - 1 teaspoon dried dill
07 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

→ Dairy & Cheese

09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing

→ Pantry & Staples

12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
14 - 1 cup chicken broth
15 - 16 oz potato gnocchi

→ Seasonings

16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Sprinkle onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
04 - Add condensed cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, stirring until well combined.
05 - Pour in heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
06 - Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
07 - Gently stir in potato gnocchi to submerge in the sauce. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
08 - Stir in frozen peas and crumbled bacon, cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
09 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days refrigerated
02 -
  • Contains Milk (cheese cream ranch), Wheat (gnocchi soup), Egg (gnocchi ranch potentially in soup)
  • May contain Soy (ranch soup cheese) Mustard (ranch)
03 -
  • To reheat add a splash of chicken broth or water if the sauce thickens
  • Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture
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