Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi
A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, soft gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a creamy cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Lower heat, add cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
- Toss in gnocchi and spinach. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits until melted.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or parsley. If you like a bit of spice, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes. Make sure not to overcook the gnocchi; they should be tender but not mushy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: gnocchi, chicken, creamy, one-pot, comfort food
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