Louisiana Gnocchi
Makes:
2 Servings
Ingredients
~Gnocchi Sauce:
-1 package Gnocchi (3 Cups)
-1/2 Red Onion - chopped
-1 Yellow Pepper - chopped
-1 Red Pepper- chopped
-1 can Cream of Bacon
-1/2 Cup Whipping Cream
-1/2 Cup Hot Water
-1 TBSP Parmesan Cheese
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/4 tsp ground black pepper
-1 tsp Chicken Bouillon powder
-1 TBSP Butter
-Parsley flakes
~Baked Chicken:
-2 chicken Boneless Breast
-2 TBSP oil
-2 Eggs
-1 Cup Bread Crumbs
-1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
-1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
-1 teaspoon dried oregano
-½ teaspoon paprika
-½ teaspoon onion powder
-1 tsp salt
-¼ tsp ground black pepper
Preparation
•Preheat oven to 350°F •Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. •In a Container, whip together eggs and Oil. Pour in a shallow dish for dipping. •In a separate shallow dish, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and spices. •Dip each chicken breast in the oil & Egg mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture. Press the bread crumbs to the chicken so each breast is coated fully. •Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture and oil. •Bake 40-50 minutes in the preheated oven, until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. •Meanwhile make Gnocchi and Sauce. •Use Store bought Gnocchi as directed on package. •Homemade frozen uncooked Gnocchi: add Gnocchi to Boiling Water, stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the Bottom. Gnocchi is ready when Floating on top.
~Make Sauce: •In a large Sauce pan on medium high heat; melt Butter, add chopped Peppers and Red onion. Stir and cook until fragrant and translucent. •Meanwhile mix spices in 1/2 Cup Water. Add mixture to Sauce Pan and stir to mix. •Continue by adding Cream of Bacon and Whipping Cream, stir to combine. •Lower the Heat to medium low; let it Simmer for 5 min. •Add in Gnocchi, stir and simmer for 5 min. •Transfer to a Heat safe dish and Serve with Baked Chicken. Enjoy!