Cheesy Bacon & Chicken Gnocchi Bake
A warm casserole combining tender gnocchi, shredded chicken, and crispy bacon in a gooey cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
- Gnocchi
- Cooked chicken, shredded
- Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a cozy 400°F (200°C).
- Boil your gnocchi according to package instructions. As you see them float, you’ll know they’re ready! Drain and set aside.
- Pour a drizzle of olive oil into a skillet and heat it over medium. Toss in the shredded chicken and crumbled bacon, allowing the flavors to mingle.
- Stir in the cream cheese until it melts and creates a creamy base that envelops the chicken and bacon.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Fold the cooked gnocchi into the chicken and bacon mixture, ensuring everything is coated in that luscious sauce.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top the gnocchi mix with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Pop your dish into the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Adjust cheese amounts to your preference. For a crispier topping, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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