Crack Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

Instructions:

1. Poach the Chicken: Submerge those chicken breasts in quark of broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the remaining broth
2. Crisp Up the Bacon: In a pan, sizzle those bacon bits until golden and crispy. Set them aside for later
3. Shallot & Garlic : In the same pan, add a touch of olive oil and saute the shallot until softened. with the garlic for 30 seconds,
4. The Creamy: Pour in the remaining broth, quark, lemon juice, herbs, spices. Whisk it all together until smooth and creamy, then add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) to thicken things up.
5. Chicken & Gnocchi : Toss in the cooked chicken and uncooked gnocchi. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, giving the gnocchi time to cook and the sauce to reach creamy perfection. Don’t forget to adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper!
6. Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish, top with that cheddar cheese, and broil for a few minutes until melted and golden.
7. Finale: Sprinkle on the crispy bacon bits and your chosen garnish (fresh parsley, spring onions, or chives) for a pop of color and flavor.

Tips:

1. Use leaner protein: Swap out the chicken breasts for skinless chicken thighs or turkey breast for lower syn value.
2. Reduce the cheese: Use less cheddar cheese or choose a lighter alternative like low-fat mozzarella.
3. Opt for light cream cheese: Instead of Laughing Cow cheese wedges, use a light cream cheese spread for a lower syn count.
4. Choose low-fat milk: Substitute the 2% milk with skimmed milk to save on syns.
5. Portion control: Be mindful of your portion sizes, as even healthy ingredients can add up in syns if you overindulge.