Description
A creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and fresh spinach, perfect for any occasion.
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
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
- Toss in the gnocchi and spinach. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits until melted.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to mix in your favorite herbs or spices. If you prefer a lighter version, you can use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy gnocchi, chicken gnocchi, comfort food