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One-Pan Chicken Bacon Gnocchi

Creamy One-Pan Chicken Bacon Gnocchi is a 30-minute dinner loaded with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, soft gnocchi, and a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce all cooked in one skillet.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: One-Pan Chicken Bacon Gnocchi
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 610kcal
Author: kim

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon cut into small pieces
  • 2 medium chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb uncooked potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a deep skillet, fry bacon until crispy (about 10 mins). Remove and set aside, reserving 1 tbsp bacon fat.
  • Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until white on the outside.
    frying bacan and chicken in a metal skiellet for a gnocchi recipe
  • Stir in minced garlic and sauté briefly.
  • Reduce heat, then add broth, cream, Italian seasoning, gnocchi, and return bacon. Stir, cover, and cook for 4 minutes.
    chicken bacon gnocchi cooking in skillet
  • Uncover and simmer a few more minutes, stirring until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use shelf-stable gnocchi found in the pasta aisle—no need to boil.
  • You can add spinach or mushrooms for variation.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days but don’t freeze.