Description
Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a luscious blend of creamy richness and savory flavors in every bite. This dish features tender gnocchi enveloped in a velvety sauce made with chicken, cream cheese, and melted cheddar, topped with crispy for that perfect crunch.
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
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping 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.
4. Toss in gnocchi and spinach. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
5. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and Chicken bits until melted.
6. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, substitute spinach with kale or include sun-dried tomatoes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth if needed.
- 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
Keywords: crack chicken gnocchi, creamy chicken dinner, one-pan gnocchi