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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi
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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi

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 bacon for that perfect crunch. It's an easy-to-make meal that’s sure to impress family and friends at any gathering or weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Serves 4
Course: main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 3-4 breasts
  • 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
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

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 bacon 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.