Dinner

Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

ByGabriel Langdon October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Introduction

Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, cheesy sauce. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight meal that comes together quickly and satisfies every craving.

The image shows a bowl filled with two layers of gnocchi in a creamy sauce. The bottom layer has pale, soft gnocchi barely covered in a smooth light beige sauce. The top layer consists of gnocchi with golden brown toasted spots and a slightly crunchy texture, sprinkled lightly with grated cheese and small green herb pieces, adding pops of color. The bowl is white with a thin dark rim and set on a white marbled surface partly covered with a cloth. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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
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

Step 1: Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Step 3: Lower the heat to medium, then add cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
Step 4: Add the gnocchi and fresh spinach to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and the spinach is wilted.
Step 5: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits until the cheese melts completely.
Step 6: Serve hot in bowls, optionally garnished with extra cheese.

Tips & Variations

Use turkey bacon or omit bacon for a lighter version of the dish.
For extra flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes or chopped fresh herbs like parsley before serving.
If fresh spinach isn’t available, baby spinach or kale works well too.
Try swapping cheddar for mozzarella or a blend of Italian cheeses for a different cheesy twist.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of chicken broth or water if the sauce thickens too much.

How to Serve

A bowl filled with around two layers of creamy gnocchi coated in a thick white cheese sauce, topped generously with golden-brown toasted cheese pieces scattered unevenly on top. Small specks of chopped green parsley are sprinkled on the surface, adding color contrast to the creamy and browned textures. The gnocchi are plump and soft, sitting in the sauce that pools slightly around them inside a white bowl with a thin dark rim. The photo is taken on a white marbled textured surface with soft natural light enhancing the food details. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken instead of fresh?

Yes, but make sure to fully thaw the chicken before cooking to ensure even cooking and safety.

Is it okay to substitute canned cream of chicken soup for cream cheese?

While it can be substituted, the texture and flavor will be different. Cream cheese gives a richer, creamier sauce, so if using soup, reduce the broth slightly and adjust seasoning accordingly.