- 0:15 Prep
- 0:35 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Capable cooks
Crunchy-topped, creamy and comforting – this easy meal will be an instant, and permanent, hit with the family
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small brown onion, halved, thinly sliced
- 175g packet rindless shortcut bacon rashers, sliced
- 500g chicken breast fillets, cut into 2cm cubes
- 2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3/4 cup drained semi-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Massel chicken style liquid stock
- 1 cup pure cream
- 500g packet gnocchi
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated tasty cheese
- Small fresh basil leaves, to serve
- Semi-dried cherry tomatoes, optional
Method
- Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bacon. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion has softened and bacon is golden. Add chicken. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until browned all over.
- Step 2Add mustard, garlic and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in stock and cream. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Stir in gnocchi and basil. Season with pepper.
- Step 3Spoon mixture into a 12-cup capacity baking dish. Combine breadcrumbs and cheese. Sprinkle over gnocchi mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or until top is golden. Stand for 5 minutes. Serve topped with basil and semi-dried tomatoes, if using.
Nutrition
4163 kj
Energy
54.4g
Fat Total
27.3g
Saturated Fat
3.7g
Fibre
52.7g
Protein
198mg
Cholesterol
2007mg
Sodium
71.2g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Variation: For a tuna bake, replace chicken with a 425g can tuna in oil, drained, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. You’ll save $2.71.
- Author: Kim Coverdale
- Image credit: Andrew Young
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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