Creamy Butternut Pumpkin, Chicken & Bacon Gnocchi

Combining pumpkin and gnocchi is not something I have done previously, or even really thought about.  They just haven’t seemed to me to be ingredients that naturally mix together.  This dish which creates a smooth creamy butternut sauce totally changes that perception for me.

The chicken & bacon make a perfect combination when mixed with gnocchi.  This dish is really elevated when mixed with a beautiful rich creamy butternut pumpkin sauce through the addition of cream cheese, parmesan and cream.  The flavour is then underpinned by a subtle spiciness from the paprika and chilli spices that are added.  A fantastic meal is created.

This dish stores easily in the refrigerator for leftovers, though they will not last long.

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Creamy Butternut Pumpkin, Chicken & Bacon Gnocchi
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Make the Butternut Pumpkin puree by dicing a small butternut pumpkin, cooking for about 10 minutes in the microwave and then using a food processor to create the puree. I use a nutribullet. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Cook Gnocchi according to packet instructions.
  3. In a large frying pan, add bacon and cook until crispy (about 5-6 minutes). Set aside.
  4. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (about 10 minutes). Set aside.
  5. Turn heat down to low and add cream cheese to pan. Use a wooden spoon to break up any clumps and stir constantly. Ensure heat is low to avoid burning & browning the cheese.
  6. After about 1 minute, add cream, butternut pumpkin puree, parmesan cheese, paprika, chilli and garlic powder. Stir constantly until cream cheese is fully melted and sauce is completed blended. (about 3 minutes)
  7. Add gnocchi, chicken and bacon and stir to mix fully with the sauce. Cook for about 2 minutes to ensure they are heated through.
  8. Remove from heat and serve. Garnish with spring onions.

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