Description
A delicious comfort dish combining chicken, soft gnocchi, and a rich creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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 chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Lower heat, add cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
- Toss in gnocchi and spinach. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits until melted.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms or another meat alternative. Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly before adding other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy chicken gnocchi, comfort food, chicken dinner, easy recipe