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Crack Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi is an easy comfort food dinner made with tender chicken, cheesy sauce, turkey bacon, and potato gnocchi.
Ready in just 35 minutes.
Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American Comfort Food

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small chicken breasts
  • 3.5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 75 g turkey bacon diced small
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup 2% milk
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 175 g light cream cheese or Laughing Cow Light
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 500 g potato gnocchi
  • 60 g cheddar cheese grated
  • Olive oil spray
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Fresh parsley chives, or spring onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken breasts to a saucepan and fully cover with 2 cups of chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan, let it cool slightly, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  • While the chicken cooks, spray a large non-stick frying pan with olive oil spray over medium-high heat.
  • Add the diced turkey bacon and cook until crispy and golden. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, spray a little more olive oil and cook the shallot until softened and lightly golden.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the remaining chicken stock, milk, and lemon juice. Add parsley, chives, onion powder, dill, garlic powder, and cream cheese.
  • Whisk until smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
  • Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the sauce.
  • Add the cooked chicken and uncooked gnocchi to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 5 minutes until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce thickens.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the Crack Chicken Gnocchi mixture to an oven-safe dish and top with grated cheddar cheese.
  • Broil for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts and turns lightly golden.
  • Sprinkle with crispy turkey bacon and fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Swap cheddar for mozzarella for a milder flavor.
  • Add spinach or peas for extra vegetables.
  • Serve with a crisp green salad or roasted broccoli.
  • You can use light cream cheese if Laughing Cow Light is unavailable.