Ultimate 30-Minute One-Pan Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi
Make this rich and creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi for an easy, satisfying weeknight dinner. This one-pan recipe combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a savory cheese sauce for maximum comfort with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi, uncooked
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. You do not need to cook it completely through yet.
- Add the uncooked gnocchi, cream cheese cubes, and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to help the cream cheese melt.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender. Stir well to combine everything into a creamy sauce.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and melted. Continue to cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the sauce, about 1 minute.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the crumbled bacon, if using.
- Serve the Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi immediately in bowls.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, let the mixture simmer uncovered for an extra 2 to 3 minutes before adding the spinach.
- You can substitute pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for the raw chicken breasts to save about 10 minutes of cooking time.
- If you do not have ranch seasoning, use a mix of dried dill, dried parsley, and dried chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 19
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120