Description
Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a decadent comfort food dish featuring tender gnocchi simmered in a rich, creamy sauce loaded with flavorful chicken, bacon, and cheese. It’s the perfect indulgent meal for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble, reserving a little bacon fat in the pan.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Add shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and cooked gnocchi to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies and color.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi to make the dish gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crack chicken gnocchi, creamy chicken gnocchi, comfort food, bacon chicken pasta