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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi

Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi
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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a cozy, one-pan dinner that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, melted cheese, and crispy bacon in a rich, velvety sauce. It’s quick enough for busy weeknights but indulgent enough to feel special. With simple ingredients and bold flavors, this dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced

  • 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi

  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 4 cups fresh spinach

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup crispy bacon bits

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, and cook until golden and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes.

  3. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in cream cheese and chicken broth, mixing until a smooth sauce forms.

  4. Add gnocchi and spinach. Cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes, until gnocchi are tender and spinach is wilted.

  5. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits until melted and creamy.

  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese so it melts smoothly into the sauce.

  • Add a splash of broth if the sauce becomes too thick.

  • Swap proteins like rotisserie chicken or turkey for convenience.

  • Boost flavor with a pinch of red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

  • Make it lighter by using reduced-fat cream cheese and part-skim cheddar.

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