Description
A creamy, comforting one-skillet dinner combining gnocchi, tender chicken, spinach, and a cheesy, bacon-studded sauce.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 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 and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes. Remove excess oil if needed.
- Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
- Add the gnocchi and spinach and cover the skillet. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, until gnocchi are tender.
- Uncover and stir in cheddar and bacon bits until cheese is melted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnishing with extra cheese or parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and half-and-half. Cauliflower gnocchi can be used for a lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian