Creamy Chicken Bacon Gnocchi (Printable Version)

Soft gnocchi with chicken, bacon, and rich cheese sauce for a warm and satisfying dish.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 450 grams potato gnocchi
02 - 300 grams cooked, shredded chicken
03 - 4 rashers bacon, cooked and crumbled

→ Sauce Components

04 - 115 grams cream cheese, softened
05 - 100 grams shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 240 milliliters heavy cream
07 - 240 milliliters chicken broth
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
12 - 15 milliliters olive oil or butter

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Incorporate the cream cheese into the skillet, stirring until melted and smooth. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until fully combined.
03 - Mix in cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
04 - Fold in cooked shredded chicken and potato gnocchi, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly with the sauce.
05 - Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes until gnocchi is tender and the sauce has thickened to desired consistency.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled bacon and chopped parsley on top before serving warm.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Rotisserie chicken expedites preparation and enhances flavor. Season the dish to taste and consider additional parsley or parmesan as garnish.