Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi
This Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a comforting, rich, and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and spinach. It's quick, customizable, and totally addictive — perfect for busy weeknights!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Pot for boiling gnocchi
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Slotted spoon or colander
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Mixture:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 6 –8 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- For the Gnocchi and Finishing:
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: cook and crumble bacon, dice chicken, and measure remaining items.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese and ranch seasoning until melted and combined with chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil gnocchi in salted water until they float (2–3 minutes), then drain.
- Add gnocchi to the skillet along with heavy cream, most of the bacon, and shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce thickens.
- Fold in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot, topped with remaining bacon, green onions, and red pepper flakes if using.
Notes
Substitute turkey bacon or pancetta if needed.
Frozen spinach can be used instead of fresh.
For dairy-free: use plant-based cream cheese and nutritional yeast.
For gluten-free: use certified gluten-free gnocchi.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 37gFat: 37g
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