Description
Creamy crack chicken gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender, fluffy gnocchi with juicy chicken in a rich, cheesy sauce. This dish promises to elevate your weeknight dinners and become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb store-bought or homemade gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and seasonings; cook until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer while stirring.
- Add the gnocchi and shredded cheese; mix until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg