Chicken Carbonara

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This is our family's version of Chicken Carbonara. Instead of serving it over pasta we serve it over gnocchi. Also some versions use peas, we don't. It is by no means a healthy low fat dinner but it is really good and I have NEVER had one guest that didn't love it.

Ingredients:

1lb chicken breast
1 package of gnocchi
4 slices of bacon
Green onions
2 cloves of garlic
1 jar of Alfredo sauce
1 packet of carbonara mix

Instructions:

1. Cut chicken into strips or cubes and cooking in a skillet with a bit of butter, salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. Chop bacon into bits. Cook on medium in a skillet until partially cooked then add chopped green onions and garlic. Cook until bacon is crispy but try not to over cook green onions. Scrape the brown buildup (otherwise known as flavor) off the bottom of the pan.

3. In a separate sauce pan prepare the carbonara mix, it usually just requires butter and water.

4. Combine the chicken and both sauces to the skillet and heat on a low to medium flame till sauce gets to a simmer. Mix to incorporate all the flavor from the bottom of the pan. (Note* sauce should take on a slightly bown color) do not over cook as your chicken may become tough.

5. The gnocchi is the last and easiest step. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Collect each piece as it floats to the top and put into a big bowl. (Note* gnocchi cooks very quickly, as soon as it floats to the top of the water it's done) once all your gnocchi is in the bowl pour in the sauce and meat mixture, your done!

We always serve this dish with Garlic bread, Enjoy!