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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

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This Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a rich and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a luscious cheese sauce made with cream cheese, cheddar, and crispy bacon bits. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner that combines creamy textures with hearty ingredients.

Ingredients

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Chicken

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

Pasta

  • 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi

Dairy

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Other

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil (for sautéing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Chop the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking throughout the dish.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add Cream Cheese and Broth: Reduce the heat to low. Add the cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring continuously until the cream cheese has melted and forms a smooth, creamy sauce.
  4. Cook Gnocchi and Spinach: Add the gnocchi and fresh spinach to the skillet. Cover the skillet and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi are tender and the spinach has wilted.
  5. Finish and Serve: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits until they melt into the sauce. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra cheese if desired.

Notes

  • You can use fresh or frozen gnocchi, but adjust cooking time slightly if using frozen.
  • For extra flavor, use smoked bacon bits or cook your own bacon crisp and crumble.
  • Feel free to add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for more texture and taste.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.

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