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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Poultry

Description

A warm and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese, and pillowy gnocchi, perfect for chilly evenings.


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
  • ½ cup crispy bacon bits
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chopped chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Lower heat and mix in cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
  4. Add gnocchi and fresh spinach, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
  5. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits until melted and combined.
  6. Serve hot, garnishing with extra cheese if desired.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy blending. Consider adding fresh herbs for additional flavor.