Cheesy Crack Chicken Gnocchi
This Cheesy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is like a warm hug in a bowl. You’ve got tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and spinach, all swimming in the creamiest sauce made from Parmesan and cream cheese. It’s that kind of dish that makes you feel like you’ve been cooking all day, but in reality, it’s done in 20 minutes and only uses one pan! Perfect for those nights when you want something comforting but don’t have the energy for a complicated recipe. It’s rich, it’s satisfying, and honestly, it’s hard to stop at just one bowl!
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 30 grams 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 350 grams 12 ounces chicken breast, diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 75 ml ⅓ c dry white wine
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning mix
- 400 ml 1 ½ c chicken stock
- 180 grams 6.3 ounces cream cheese
- 500 grams 1 pound gnocchi
- 100 grams 3.5 ounces baby spinach, roughly shredded
- 30 grams ¼ c grated Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the butter and let it melt completely. When the butter starts to foam, toss in the diced chicken breast. Cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s golden and cooked through.
- Next, add the minced garlic and let it cook for another minute—just until it smells amazing.
- Now, pour in the white wine. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes so the alcohol can cook off, leaving behind all that good flavor. Stir in the Italian seasoning and chicken stock, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Once it’s bubbling, stir in the cream cheese. Use your spoon to break it up, and keep stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the gnocchi and spinach to the pan, then cover it with a lid. Let everything cook together for about 3-5 minutes until the gnocchi is tender and the spinach is wilted.
- Turn off the heat, stir in the grated Parmesan, and season with freshly ground pepper and salt to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Need to make this gluten-free? No problem! Just swap out the regular gnocchi for a gluten-free version (there are some great options out there). You can also double-check your chicken stock to ensure it’s gluten-free, as some brands may contain hidden gluten. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free, so you can still enjoy that creamy, cheesy goodness without any worries. It’s an easy switch that doesn’t compromise on taste, so everyone can dig in!