Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
2 small chicken breasts (360g).
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75g lean smoked back bacon, diced.
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3½ cups low sodium chicken stock.
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500g potato gnocchi (vacuum packed).
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1 shallot, finely diced.
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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½ cup 2% milk.
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½ tablespoon lemon juice.
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175g Laughing Cow light cheese.
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½ tablespoon cornstarch.
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60g fresh grated cheddar.
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1 teaspoon dried parsley.
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1 teaspoon dried chives.
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1 teaspoon onion powder.
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½ teaspoon dried dill.
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½ teaspoon garlic powder.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Fresh parsley for garnish.
# Instructions:
01 -
Poach chicken in 2 cups stock for 10-12 minutes until cooked through, then slice.
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Cook diced bacon with oil spray until golden and crispy.
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In same pan, soften shallot then add garlic and cook briefly.
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Add remaining stock, milk, lemon juice, seasonings and cheese, then whisk in cornstarch.
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Add chicken and gnocchi, bring to boil then simmer 5 minutes until thick.
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Move to baking dish, top with cheese and broil until melted, then add bacon and herbs.
# Notes:
01 -
Use freshly grated cheese for best melting.
02 -
Can use chicken poaching liquid in sauce.
03 -
Make sure sauce bubbles to thicken.