Description
A comforting and creamy dish featuring tender chicken, gnocchi, and a rich cheese 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
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and add cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
- Add the gnocchi and spinach, cover the skillet, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi are tender and the spinach wilts.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits, allowing to melt into the sauce.
- Serve hot in bowls with extra cheese as a garnish if desired.
Notes
For a variation, try adding diced tomatoes or other greens like kale. Ensure to taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: gnocchi, chicken, creamy, comfort food, family dinner