High-Protein Creamy Chicken  Gnocchi
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9615cd0b-f3c7-4eb8-bc1c-30fd700c64a2
Original source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a69251852/high-protein-creamy-chicken-and-gnocchi-recipe/

Loaded with bacon and spinach in a garlic herb sauce, this one-pan, protein-packed chicken and gnocchi is sure to become your go-to weeknight meal.
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT0S
Total time: PT50M

Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c. whole milk cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 4 slices bacon (about 4 oz.), cut into 1/2" pieces
- 3 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (17-oz.) pkg. gnocchi
- 3 oz. mozzarella, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup)
- 4 c. (4 oz.) fresh spinach

Instructions
1. In a blender, blend cottage cheese and 3/4 cup broth until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds; set aside.
2. In a large, cold skillet, arrange bacon in a single layer. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until crispy, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate; reserve fat in skillet.
3. Season chicken on both sides with salt and black pepper and arrange in skillet in a single layer. Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes per side. (Chicken will not be fully cooked through.) Transfer chicken to another plate.
4. In same skillet over medium heat, cook shallot and 1 tsp. salt and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add 1/2 cup broth and stir, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet.
5. Bring to a simmer. Add chicken; cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a clean cutting board; cover to keep warm.
6. Return sauce to a simmer and continue to cook, uncovered, until liquid is nearly evaporated. Add reserved cottage cheese mixture and bring to a simmer. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted, then stir in spinach until wilted and tender. (If sauce feels too thick at this point, add remaining 1/4 cup broth.) Fold in three-quarters of bacon; season with salt, if needed.
7. Slice chicken crosswise into pieces and return to skillet; season with black pepper. Top with remaining bacon.