Chicken Bacon Gnocchi

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Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 2 medium chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the bacon: Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon and leave bacon fat in the pan.
2. Cook the chicken: Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until it turns white on the outside.
3. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
4. Build the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chicken broth, butter, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, gnocchi, and cooked bacon to the skillet. Stir well, cover, and cook for 4 minutes.
5. Finish the sauce: Add frozen peas. Uncover and continue cooking for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce thickens to your liking.
6. Season and serve: Stir in the Parmesan until melted, then season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Source: Salt & Lavender, https://www.saltandlavender.com/chicken-bacon-gnocchi/
• No need to pre-cook the gnocchi; it cooks right in the sauce.