Description
Creamy crack chicken gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This dish features fluffy gnocchi enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce with tender pieces of chicken that melt in your mouth. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s an impressive meal that will delight family and friends alike. With its delightful aroma and creamy texture, this recipe is sure to earn you compliments at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in cream cheese until melted, creating a creamy sauce.
- Gradually add chicken broth, garlic powder, and dried herbs; mix well.
- Add uncooked gnocchi and spinach; cook according to package instructions until gnocchi floats (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg