Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi
Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a luscious blend of creamy richness and savory flavors in every bite. This dish features tender gnocchi enveloped in a velvety sauce made with chicken, cream cheese, and melted cheddar, topped with crispy bacon for that perfect crunch. It’s an easy-to-make meal that’s sure to impress family and friends at any gathering or weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
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.
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
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute spinach with kale or include sun-dried tomatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth if needed.