Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi Recipe – Perfect Comfort Food
A rich, cheesy, and creamy dish combining crack chicken with pillowy gnocchi for the ultimate comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 16 ounces store-bought potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 6 slices crispy, crumbled bacon
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil (if needed) and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add cream cheese and ranch seasoning, whisking until cream cheese is fully melted and mixture is smooth.
- Stir gnocchi into the sauce, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover skillet and let gnocchi cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Return cooked chicken to skillet, folding it into gnocchi and sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let it melt for 2-3 minutes. Top with crumbled bacon.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
[‘Use fresh gnocchi for the best texture.’, ‘Don’t overcook the chicken to avoid dryness.’, ‘Adjust sauce thickness with a splash of chicken broth or cream if needed.’, ‘Taste and season the sauce gradually.’, ‘Cook bacon separately for maximum crunch.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 36
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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