Description
Crack Chicken Gnocchi is the ultimate 30-minute comfort dish featuring tender shredded chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and a rich creamy sauce that coats every bite—perfect for cozy dinners and effortless entertaining.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (or rotisserie chicken)
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
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- 3 cloves garlic, minced
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- 1 cup chicken broth
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- 1 cup heavy cream
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- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
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- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
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- ½ tsp garlic powder
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- ½ tsp paprika
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- Salt and pepper to taste
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- ¼ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
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- ¼ cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled (optional but highly recommended)
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Instructions
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- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer.
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- Whisk in cream cheese until smooth and melted, then add mozzarella and Parmesan. Stir until sauce is creamy and thick.
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- Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
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- Add gnocchi directly to the sauce (no need to pre-boil) and cook for 5–6 minutes until soft and tender.
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- Top with crumbled turkey bacon and green onions before serving.
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Notes
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- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
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- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes.
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- If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth or milk to reach desired consistency.
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- Optional turkey bacon adds smoky flavor; omit for a vegetarian or pork-free version.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 740 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken Gnocchi, Creamy chicken gnocchi, 30-minute dinner, easy gnocchi recipe, one-pan chicken gnocchi, garlic cream sauce, cheesy chicken gnocchi, comfort food