Description
Delicious Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food—pillowy gnocchi and tender chicken coated in a rich, cheesy cream sauce. A cozy dinner that’s simple enough for weeknights yet indulgent enough to feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 package potato gnocchi (regular or gluten-free)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat chicken broth and cream cheese over medium heat until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add shredded chicken and gnocchi. Cook until gnocchi is tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted into the sauce.
- Add spinach if desired and cook until wilted.
- Garnish with bacon crumbles before serving hot.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use light cream cheese and reduced-fat cheese.
- Gluten-free gnocchi works perfectly in this recipe.
- Add extra vegetables (broccoli, mushrooms, or zucchini) for more nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg