Description
Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender gnocchi with a rich, creamy chicken sauce infused with garlic and herbs. This delightful dish is perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings, offering a warm embrace in every bite. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh gnocchi
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and dried herbs for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring gently. Bring to a simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Add the gnocchi and cooked chicken back to the skillet, stirring to coat everything in the creamy sauce for about 4-5 minutes.
- Toss in fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sauté garlic in butter before adding cream. Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or add vegetables like mushrooms. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.