Description

Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a comforting American main dish featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed and combined with pillowy gnocchi in a rich, creamy sauce made from cream cheese and chicken broth. Enhanced with fresh spinach, melted cheddar cheese, and topped with crispy bacon bits, this dish offers a perfect blend of creamy, savory, and crunchy textures ideal for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
½ cup crispy bacon bits

Dairy

8 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Produce

4 cups fresh spinach

Pantry

16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Chop the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy eating.
Sauté the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken and cook until golden brown on the outside and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Create the creamy sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low. Add cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet with the cooked chicken, stirring consistently until the cream cheese melts fully and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Add gnocchi and spinach: Toss in the fresh or frozen gnocchi along with fresh spinach. Cover the skillet and allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the gnocchi are cooked tender and the spinach is wilted.
Incorporate cheese and bacon: Stir shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits into the skillet. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted through the dish and everything is evenly distributed.
Serve: Serve the creamy crack chicken gnocchi hot in bowls, optionally garnished with extra shredded cheese for an added cheesy punch.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider using smoked bacon bits.
Frozen gnocchi should be cooked directly from frozen, no need to thaw before adding.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper at the end to suit your taste.
Spinach can be substituted with kale or Swiss chard if desired.
Adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes can give a nice subtle heat.