Description
Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a rich, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts combined with pillowy gnocchi, creamy cheese sauce, fresh spinach, and crispy bacon bits. This hearty meal is perfect for a cozy dinner and delivers a delightful balance of savory flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Main Ingredients
- 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
Vegetables & Add-ins
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy eating.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Cream Cheese and Broth: Lower the heat to medium-low, then add the cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and forms a smooth sauce.
- Simmer Gnocchi and Spinach: Add the gnocchi and fresh spinach to the skillet. Cover and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and the spinach is wilted.
- Finish with Cheese and Bacon: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits until the cheese melts completely and everything is well combined.
- Serve: Serve the creamy crack chicken gnocchi hot in bowls. Garnish with extra shredded cheese or bacon bits if desired for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- For added flavor, substitute spinach with kale or include sun-dried tomatoes.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat leftovers gently on the stove with a splash of broth to restore creaminess.
- Ensure gnocchi is cooked just until tender to avoid becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Sauté and Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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