Description
Crack Chicken Gnocchi combines tender chicken, soft gnocchi, crispy bacon, and a creamy cheese sauce in one pot. This comforting dish delivers rich flavor with simple steps and quick cooking, making it perfect for busy family meals.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces gnocchi
4 slices bacon chopped
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp
2. Remove bacon and set aside while keeping the drippings in the pot
3. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent
4. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant
5. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink
6. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
7. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream and stir well
8. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer
9. Add gnocchi and cook until tender and they float to the surface
10. Stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth
11. Add cooked bacon back into the pot and mix well
12. Garnish with parsley and serve warm
Notes
Do not overcook gnocchi to keep texture soft
Use rotisserie chicken to reduce prep time
Stir frequently to prevent sticking
Add spinach for extra flavor and color
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg