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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

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  • Author: Alvarez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a comforting and rich dish featuring tender poached chicken breasts simmered in a creamy, flavorful sauce with sun dried tomatoes, shallots, and a blend of herbs. Potato gnocchi is cooked directly in the sauce, creating a luscious one-pot meal topped with melted cheddar and crispy sun dried tomatoes, garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish. This recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner that delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Broth

  • 2 small uncooked chicken breasts, approx 360g (12.7oz)
  • 3.5 cups (840ml) chicken stock (low sodium)

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 75g (2.5oz) sun dried tomatoes, diced small
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) 2% milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 175g Laughing Cow Light cheese (or light cream cheese)
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Main Ingredients

  • 500g (17.5oz) potato gnocchi (dry, vacuum packed)
  • 60g (2.2oz) cheddar, grated (do not use pre-grated) or Red Leicester
  • Olive oil spray
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh chopped parsley (or spring onions or chives), for garnish

Instructions

  1. Poach the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan and fully submerge with 2 cups (480ml) of chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Drain the chicken, remove it from the pan, let it cool slightly, then slice into pieces. Set aside. Reserve the poaching stock for the sauce if desired, ensuring you have a total of 360ml for the sauce.
  2. Fry the Sun Dried Tomatoes: Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and spray with olive oil. Add the diced sun dried tomatoes and fry until evenly golden and crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Cook Shallots and Garlic: In the same pan, spray with a little more olive oil. Add the finely diced shallot and fry until softened and lightly golden. Add the minced garlic and fry for about 30 seconds to infuse the flavor, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: Pour in the remaining chicken stock (1.5 cups/360ml), milk, and lemon juice. Stir in dried parsley, dried chives, onion powder, dried dill, garlic powder, and the Laughing Cow Light cheese. Whisk continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth with no lumps. Mix the cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of water to create a slurry, then add it to the sauce while stirring to thicken.
  5. Cook Gnocchi and Combine: Add the sliced poached chicken and uncooked potato gnocchi into the sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a medium heat and let it bubble gently for 5 minutes until the gnocchi is cooked and the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency. If the sauce is not thickening, increase the heat slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
  6. Grill with Cheese: Transfer the creamy chicken and gnocchi mixture into an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle the grated cheddar evenly on top. Place the dish under a grill (broiler) for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and just turning light golden.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the grill and sprinkle the crispy fried sun dried tomatoes and fresh chopped parsley (or spring onions or chives) over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • For nutrition details and additional information, refer to the nutritional info below.
  • Due to variations and updates in weight loss programs, please calculate points or values with official tools from your program for accuracy.
  • Use fresh grated cheddar for best melting results instead of pre-grated cheese.
  • The poaching stock can be used towards the sauce to enhance flavor; just ensure the total volume matches the recipe requirements.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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