Alfredo Gnocchi
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Equipment
- 1 Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts , (about 1½ pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 (15 oz) jars Alfredo sauce
- 2 (16 oz) packages potato gnocchi (uncooked)
- 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup real bacon bits, or 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease it.
- Add the cubed chicken to the slow cooker. Season with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the minced garlic and pour both jars of Alfredo sauce over the chicken. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours or High for 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Stir in the broccoli florets, uncooked gnocchi, and bacon bits.
- Cover again and cook on High for an additional 30 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and the broccoli is cooked but still vibrant.
- Stir everything together one final time and serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan and parsley, if desired.