Description
A creamy and cheesy one-skillet dish featuring gnocchi, tender chicken, and crispy bacon, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 to 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
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken. Cook until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Lower heat and add cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
- Add gnocchi and spinach, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Cook gnocchi just until tender to avoid gummy texture. You can swap ingredients or adjust based on preference.