Easy Chicken Dish (Printable Version)

A cozy, flavorful meal cooked in one pan with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and crunchy bacon mixed in a rich ranch-flavored cheesy sauce. Done within half an hour.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
02 - 1/2 cup (80g) cooked bacon, crumbled
03 - 1 lb (450g) potato gnocchi
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into cubes
06 - 1 onion, chopped finely
07 - 2 cloves of garlic, minced
08 - 1 cup (240ml) chicken stock
09 - 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
10 - 1 (10 oz) can of creamy chicken soup
11 - 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning blend

→ Seasonings and Garnish

12 - Chopped fresh parsley for topping
13 - Salt and pepper to your liking

# Steps:

01 - Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium heat. Toss in the chicken cubes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the pink is gone. Take out the chicken and set it aside.
02 - Using the same pan, toss in the chopped onion. Stir it for 3-4 minutes until it softens and looks clear. Add your minced garlic, cooking for another minute until it smells amazing.
03 - Deglaze the pan by pouring in the chicken stock and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it come to a gentle boil, then lower the heat. Stir in your heavy cream, the creamy chicken soup, and ranch seasoning until it’s nice and smooth.
04 - Pop the cooked chicken back into the sauce, then gently add the gnocchi. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, just until the gnocchi is soft and heated all the way through.
05 - Switch on your oven to 375°F (190°C) to preheat. Move the chicken and gnocchi mix from the pan into a baking dish.
06 - Spread the shredded cheddar cheese across the top, then sprinkle the crumbled bacon over it evenly.
07 - Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese gets all gooey and golden on the edges.
08 - Once it’s out of the oven, let it cool for a little bit. Add a sprinkle of parsley on top and enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - Throw in veggies like spinach or mushrooms if you want to pack in extra nutrients.
02 - For a lighter meal, replace the heavy cream with whole milk or half-and-half.
03 - Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to three days in a tight container, or freeze for two months maximum.
04 - Out of ranch seasoning? Make it yourself by combining 1 teaspoon each of dried parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, plus a pinch of salt.

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