Description
Indulge in a steaming bowl of Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi, where tender gnocchi meets a rich, velvety sauce bursting with flavor. Perfect for cozy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting masterpiece. Ready in about 30 minutes, it promises satisfaction with every creamy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken breasts and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in the gnocchi and spinach, cooking until the gnocchi is heated through and spinach is wilted, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and dried thyme; stir until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For extra nutrition, consider adding mushrooms or bell peppers. Want it spicy? Add red pepper flakes to kick up the flavor! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove.