Description
Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is the perfect dish for comfort food lovers. With its rich and velvety sauce, this recipe combines tender gnocchi with succulent chicken, cream cheese, and melted cheddar, all topped with crispy bacon for a delightful crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal meal for busy weeknights or gatherings with family and friends. Not only is it easy to prepare, but this one-pot wonder also allows for customization with your favorite vegetables, making it versatile and satisfying. Delight your taste buds with this creamy, savory dish that promises to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Lower the heat; stir in cream cheese and chicken broth until smooth.
- Add gnocchi and spinach; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and bacon until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg