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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi

Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi: A Cozy Weeknight Delight

Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a comforting and savory dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese melting cheese preferred
For the Gnocchi
  • 1 pound gnocchi pre-packaged variety
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale as a substitute
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup bacon bits or turkey bacon

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Gather all ingredients including cream cheese, chicken broth, shredded cheddar, spinach, gnocchi, and bacon bits.
Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in oil. Add the chopped chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Reduce heat to low, mix in cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring for 2-3 minutes until a smooth sauce forms.
  3. Add gnocchi and spinach to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi float and spinach wilts.
  4. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and bacon bits over the mixture, stir gently until cheese melts.
  5. Serve hot in bowls, optionally garnished with additional cheese or herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust recipe with preferred vegetables or lighter ingredients as needed.

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