Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi Skillet
Looking for the ultimate easy comfort food dinner? This Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a rich, cheesy, and flavorful one-pan meal made with tender chicken breast, pillowy potato gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a luscious garlic cream sauce. It’s the perfect weeknight family dinner or a hearty crowd-pleaser you’ll crave again and again!
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 lb potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
2. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. To the same skillet, add chicken broth, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.
5. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking until spinach wilts.
6. Meanwhile, boil gnocchi according to package directions and drain.
7. Add cooked gnocchi and chicken back to the skillet. Toss everything in the creamy sauce to coat.
8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~540 kcal per serving
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi, One Pan Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food, Week night Meals
