Easy Crack Chicken Gnocchi (Creamy One-Pan Dinner)

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 1 oz packet ranch seasoning, or about 3 tablespoons
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 16 oz (450 g) potato gnocchi
• 2 cups (280 g) cooked shredded or diced chicken
• 1 1/4 cups (140 g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or sliced green onions