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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi: The Ultimate Comfort Food Dinner

A close-up of creamy crack chicken gnocchi topped generously with crispy bacon crumbles in a white bowl.
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You deserve a rich, comforting meal. This easy one-pot Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi recipe combines tender gnocchi, savory chicken, and crispy bacon in a velvety ranch-cheese sauce. It is a quick weeknight chicken dinner perfect for cozy nights.

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
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Add the crumbled bacon to the skillet and cook briefly until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside with the chicken.
  4. Add the gnocchi and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook according to package directions until the gnocchi are tender, usually about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, milk, cream cheese cubes, and dry ranch seasoning mix. Stir constantly until the cream cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is thick and creamy.
  7. If using, stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with the reserved crispy bacon.

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, substitute sour cream for half of the heavy cream.
  • You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time on weeknights.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for an extra 5 minutes before adding the cheese.

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