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High-Protein Creamy Chicken Gnocchi

Soft pillowy gnocchi coated in a rich cream sauce with tender chicken and crispy bacon pieces throughout. This one-pot meal comes together in about thirty minutes and delivers restaurant-quality comfort food on a weeknight.

This Bacon Spinach Stuffed Chicken Delish recipe is a savory delight! Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of crispy bacon, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella cheese, creating a mouthwatering dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled. 2 cups fresh spinach leaves. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 2 cloves garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F. Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise with a sharp knife to make a pocket for the stuffing. Put cooked bacon, spinach, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place a piece of bacon and spinach inside each chicken breast. Use toothpicks to close up the holes. Put olive oil in a pan and heat it over medium-high heat. For about two to three minutes on each side, sear the stuffed chicken breasts until they are golden brown. Put the chicken breasts that have been seared in a baking dish. Heat the oven and put the chicken in it. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is done and the juices run clear. Take out the toothpicks before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Flavorful balsamic vinaigrette, juicy shrimp, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese are mixed together in this salad. It's both refreshing and filling.

Ingredients: 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined. 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled. 6 cups fresh spinach leaves. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced. 1 avocado, sliced. 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled. 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a skillet, cook shrimp over medium heat until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, bacon, and feta cheese. Add cooked shrimp to the bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes