Description
Make this rich, savory, and cheesy Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi in one skillet. This recipe delivers ultimate comfort food flavor quickly, perfect for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the uncooked gnocchi and chicken broth to the same skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese cubes until they melt completely into the sauce.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir gently to coat everything in the sauce. If using, stir in the crumbled bacon.
- Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce is hot. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, let the mixture simmer uncovered for an extra minute or two after adding the cream cheese.
- You can substitute frozen gnocchi, but you may need to add an extra 1/4 cup of broth and increase the cooking time slightly.
- Use your favorite brand of ranch seasoning mix for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 130