Description
A hearty and comforting dish combining creamy crack chicken and pillowy gnocchi, perfect for cold days and quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 package of gnocchi (around 16 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
- 1 cup cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large pot, add shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, and bacon. Let it simmer over medium heat.
- Add the gnocchi: Once the chicken is cooked and the mixture is creamy, toss in the gnocchi.
- Simmer until cooked: Let everything simmer and blend together for about 5-10 minutes until the gnocchi is tender.
- Stir in cheesy goodness: Mix until everything is well combined, and the cheese melts.
- Toss in peas: If adventurous, add frozen peas for an added crunch.
- Add final touches: Season with salt and pepper to taste, and voilà —your Crack Chicken Gnocchi is complete!
- Serve it up: Appreciate your culinary masterpiece before diving in!
Notes
This dish is freezer-friendly. Feel free to add hot sauce for a kick or use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg