Description
Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender gnocchi with a rich and savory sauce. This delectable dish features chicken sautéed to perfection, enveloped in a velvety blend of cream cheese and melted cheddar, and topped with crispy bacon for an irresistible crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. With its creamy texture and delightful flavors, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chopped chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese and chicken broth; stir until smooth.
- Add gnocchi and spinach, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits until melted.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like extra cheese or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 270g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg