Description
Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is a heartwarming dish that brings together tender gnocchi, juicy chicken, and a luscious ranch-style sauce for an unforgettable meal. Bursting with flavors from melted cheese and crispy Turkey Bacon, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home. In just 35 minutes, you can create a comforting dish that’s both satisfying and easy to make, ensuring it will become a go-to favorite in your household. Enjoy it as a main course or serve it during gatherings to impress your guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small uncooked chicken breasts (360g/12.7oz)
- 75g (2.5oz) uncooked lean smoked back Turkey Bacon
- 3.5 cups (840ml) low sodium chicken stock
- 500g (17.5oz) potato gnocchi
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120ml) 2% milk
- 175g laughing cow light or light cream cheese
- 60g (2.2oz) cheddar cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook the chicken in chicken stock for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked. Slice and set aside.
- In a frying pan, crisp the diced Turkey Bacon until golden brown.
- Sauté shallots until soft; add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add remaining stock, milk, lemon juice, herbs, and cheese to the pan; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in sliced chicken and gnocchi; simmer for about 5 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Transfer to an ovenproof dish; top with cheddar cheese and broil until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Fresh ingredients enhance flavor—consider using fresh herbs. Adjust seasonings according to taste before serving. For added nutrition, incorporate spinach or other vegetables into the mix.