Chicken Bacon Gnocchi

 

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon cut into small pieces
• 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 large clove garlic minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 1 dash Italian seasoning
• 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a deep skillet, over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until it's crispy (about 10 mins.). I use kitchen shears to make cutting the bacon up quick & hassle-free.
• Meanwhile, prep your chicken.
• Once the bacon is done, take it out of the pan, and leave about a tablespoon of the bacon fat in the pan. Discard the rest of the fat or save it for another use.
• Add the chicken to the pan and cook it for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, or until the chicken turns white on the outside. If the chicken is sticking when you try to stir it, give it a little more time to release naturally.
• Add the garlic to the pan and give it a good stir.
• Reduce the heat to medium and then add the chicken broth, cream, Italian seasoning, gnocchi, and bacon back into the pan (stir well). Cover the pan and cook for 4 minutes.
• Continue cooking the gnocchi, uncovered, for a few more minutes until the sauce reduces/thickens to your liking (stir every so often). 
• Stir in the parmesan cheese and season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve immediately.