Description
Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a luscious creamy sauce made from cream cheese, cheddar, and crispy beef bacon . It’s a quick 30-minute dinner that’s cozy, satisfying, and family-approved.
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 beef bacon bits
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
3. Lower heat, add cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth and creamy.
4. Add gnocchi and spinach. Cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes until gnocchi is tender and spinach has wilted.
5. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and beef bacon bits until melted and well combined.
6. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or beef bacon if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Substitute spinach with kale or add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and less cheddar.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth to keep the sauce creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
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