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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

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4.7 from 140 reviews
  • Author: Gabriel
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a comforting and indulgent dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich cream cheese and chicken broth sauce, tossed with pillowy gnocchi, fresh spinach, crispy bacon bits, and shredded cheddar cheese. This one-pan skillet meal is perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner, combining creamy textures and savory flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), chopped into bite-sized pieces

Sauce & Base

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Main Components

  • 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi
  • 4 cups fresh spinach

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crispy bacon bits

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy eating.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add Cream Cheese and Broth: Lower the heat to medium, then add the cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  4. Simmer Gnocchi and Spinach: Add the gnocchi and fresh spinach to the skillet, cover, and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi are tender and the spinach is wilted.
  5. Finish with Cheese and Bacon: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits, allowing the cheese to melt thoroughly for a rich finish.
  6. Serve: Serve the creamy crack chicken gnocchi hot, optionally garnished with extra shredded cheese or bacon bits to your liking.

Notes

  • Fresh or frozen gnocchi can be used; just adjust cook time slightly if using frozen.
  • For a lower fat option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and lower sodium bacon bits.
  • Substitute spinach with kale or arugula as preferred for a different flavor and texture.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked through completely before adding cream cheese to avoid undercooked poultry.
  • Serve immediately after cooking for the best creamy texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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