Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi, a comforting dish combining tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe elevates any meal with its mouthwatering flavors and inviting aroma. Gather your loved ones around the table and savor every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 (16 oz) package store-bought gnocchi
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop garlic and gather all other ingredients.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, adding chicken breasts. Cook until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and spinach: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in chicken broth and stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add gnocchi: Toss in the gnocchi and simmer for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Combine everything: Slice cooked chicken and fold into the sauce gently, allowing flavors to meld before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg