Description
A creamy and comforting dish featuring juicy chicken breasts, tender gnocchi, and fresh spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a bit of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until it’s golden brown, around 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add the cream cheese and chicken broth. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Toss in the gnocchi and spinach, then cover the skillet and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits, allowing them to melt and create a luscious sauce.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
For an even creamier sauce, consider adding a splash of heavy cream along with the chicken broth. You can also use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy chicken gnocchi, comfort food, easy dinner, one pot meal, family recipe