Description
Creamy crack chicken gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food that combines succulent chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this dish is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. With every bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 oz dried ranch seasoning mix
- 16 oz store-bought gnocchi
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering all items on your counter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan.
- Stir in softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning mix until smooth. Let simmer on low heat until creamy.
- Add uncooked gnocchi to the skillet and stir well. Cook until gnocchi floats to the top, about 2-3 minutes.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skilleting
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 275g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg