Description
Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a comforting and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, cheesy sauce loaded with spinach and crispy bacon. This recipe is perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Main Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Chop the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and quick preparation.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of oil. Add the chicken pieces, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and cook until golden brown, 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 constantly until the cream cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Cook Gnocchi and Spinach: Add the gnocchi and fresh spinach to the skillet. Cover with a lid and let 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. Mix until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve: Ladle the creamy crack chicken gnocchi into bowls and garnish with extra shredded cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute fresh spinach with kale or arugula for a different green.
- For a lower fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese.
- To add some heat, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes when cooking the chicken.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting chicken and bacon and using vegetable broth instead.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Creamy Crack Chicken, Gnocchi recipe, Cheesy chicken gnocchi, One pan dinner, Easy chicken dinner, Comfort food
