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One-Pot Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi

A close-up of creamy crack chicken gnocchi served in a bowl, topped generously with shredded chicken and crispy bacon bits.
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Make this rich and savory one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, soft gnocchi, bacon, and a creamy ranch sauce. It is a quick and easy comfort food dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1.5 ounce) package dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the olive oil to the pot if needed. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Add the cut chicken pieces to the pot. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle in the dry ranch seasoning mix. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the uncooked gnocchi to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese, stirring constantly until it melts completely and the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  8. Fold in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the sauce, about 1 minute.
  9. Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
  10. Serve immediately, topping each bowl with the reserved crispy bacon pieces.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for an extra 2 to 3 minutes after adding the cream cheese.
  • You can substitute frozen spinach for fresh, adding it in the last minute of cooking.
  • If you do not have ranch seasoning mix, combine 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

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