Description
Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a delightful comfort food that elevates your dinner experience with its rich, velvety sauce. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi, enveloped in a creamy blend of cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Topped with crispy turkey bacon for added crunch, it’s perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or cozy nights in.
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
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup crispy turkey bacon bits
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces; cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese and chicken broth; stir until smooth.
- Toss in gnocchi and spinach; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and turkey bacon bits until melted.
- Serve hot in bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg