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Cheesy Chicken Gnocchi Bake

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A comforting and creamy baked dish featuring pillowy gnocchi, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich mozzarella-parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 630
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 cups ready-made gnocchi (fresh refrigerated or thawed frozen gnocchi)
  • 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve half for topping)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed (rotisserie works great)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Can use gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chicken stock (use low-sodium if needed)
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk for richness; 2% works fine) For a richer sauce, replace 1/2 cup of milk with cream.
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  2. Cook and crumble the bacon. Reserve half for the topping. Chop or cube the cooked chicken.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to form a paste. Cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until the raw flour scent fades.
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken stock while whisking. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking constantly so it stays smooth. Let it thicken slightly.
  5. Add the milk and stir. Keep cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
  6. Remove the pan from heat. Stir in mozzarella in 1-cup increments, letting each cup melt into the sauce before adding the next. Stir until smooth.
  7. Season the sauce with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold in the gnocchi, cooked chicken, and half of the crumbled bacon. Mix gently to coat everything.
  8. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining bacon and the Parmesan over the top. Add a pinch more Italian seasoning for color.
  9. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the top is bubbly and lightly golden. If you want extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes — watch closely.
  10. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce sets slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve scoops on warmed plates to keep the bake silky. Pair with a bright green salad to cut the richness. Offer crusty bread for sopping up sauce.
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