Description
Indulge in a bowl of creamy delight with this comforting dish that combines tender gnocchi, crispy bacon, and shredded chicken in a rich cream cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package gnocchi
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cups spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi: Boil water in a large pot, add the gnocchi, and follow package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until the cream cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- Mix in proteins: Add the shredded chicken and crispy bacon, stirring to coat every piece with the sauce.
- Combine with gnocchi: Mix in the cooked gnocchi and spinach (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy chicken gnocchi, comfort food, easy recipe, one pot meal