Chicken Bacon Gnocchi
This chicken bacon gnocchi is full of tender, diced chicken thighs, smoky bacon, and soft gnocchi in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 559kcal
Ingredients
For the Gnocchi Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Sauce
- 6 pieces bacon diced small
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 large sun-dried tomatoes diced thin
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 12 oz gnocchi
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Wash the chicken breasts, then pat them dry. Next, dice them into small cubes and toss them with the chicken seasonings in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Preheat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
- Boil the gnocchi according to the package directions while the oil is heating.
- Cook the chicken in the hot oil for 4 to 7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink on the inside, and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Transfer to a plate.
For the Sauce
- Cook the diced bacon for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy. Then, add the minced onion, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken stock and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add the cooked chicken and gnocchi and stir well. Serve topped with fresh basil and more crispy bacon.
Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing is not recommended.
- Cook in a skillet or saucepan over medium-low until heated through or microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals.
- Hold your chicken as deeply in the sink as possible and use a gentle stream of water when rinsing to avoid splashing.
- Always wash the sink and counters after rinsing chicken.
- The chicken thighs should be diced small for quick, even cooking and easy eating.
- The gnocchi is done when it floats on top of the water - generally about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Fold the gnocchi and chicken gently into the sauce. You don't want to smush them.
Nutrition
Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1182mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1418IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 5mg
