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Ultimate Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi (One-Pan Comfort Dinner)

A white bowl filled with creamy crack chicken gnocchi, mixed with spinach and topped with crispy bacon bits.
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You will make this rich and cheesy Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi in one pan for an easy, satisfying weeknight meal. This recipe combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, bacon, and a creamy ranch sauce for maximum comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  2. Add the crumbled bacon to the skillet and cook for 1 minute to crisp it slightly, if needed.
  3. Add the gnocchi and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook according to the gnocchi package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi is tender.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese cubes, dry ranch seasoning mix, and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts into the sauce.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which takes about 1 minute.
  7. Taste the dish and add more salt and pepper if you feel it needs it. Serve this delicious Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi immediately.

Notes

  • For a quicker prep, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts. Add the shredded chicken when you add the cheese in step 6.
  • You can substitute frozen peas or sun-dried tomatoes for the fresh spinach if you prefer a different vegetable addition.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash more chicken broth or heavy cream until you reach your desired consistency for this rich and creamy chicken dish.

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