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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a rich and comforting skillet dish featuring tender chicken pieces, soft gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a luscious creamy sauce made from cream cheese and chicken broth, all topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together quickly in one pan.

Ingredients

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Chicken

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

Main Ingredients

  • 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cups fresh spinach

Toppings and Seasonings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crispy bacon bits
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil for skillet

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Chop the boneless, skinless 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 chopped chicken and cook until the pieces are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add Cream Cheese and Broth: Reduce the heat to low-medium. Add the cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring continuously until the cream cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  4. Simmer Gnocchi and Spinach: Add the fresh or frozen gnocchi along with the fresh spinach to the skillet. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and cooked through and the spinach has wilted.
  5. Melt Cheese and Add Bacon: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits until the cheese is melted evenly throughout the dish.
  6. Serve: Serve the creamy crack chicken gnocchi hot in bowls. Optionally, garnish with extra shredded cheddar cheese for added richness.

Notes

  • Use fresh gnocchi for best texture; frozen works fine but may need slightly longer cooking.
  • Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste, especially since bacon bits add some saltiness.
  • For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese.
  • Can substitute spinach with kale or other leafy greens if preferred.
  • This dish can be made gluten-free by choosing gluten-free gnocchi.

Keywords: Creamy Chicken Gnocchi, One-Pan Dinner, Comfort Food, Chicken and Gnocchi Recipe, Bacon Cheese Gnocchi

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