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Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Potato gnocchi Shelf-stable or refrigerated
  • 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken works perfectly
  • 1/2 cup Crispy beef Finely chopped, cooked until crisp
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning Approximately 3 tablespoons
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low-sodium
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach Roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped crispy beef and cook until nicely browned and crisp. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer.
  • Whisk in the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning until the cream cheese is completely melted and the sauce is perfectly smooth.
  • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked shredded chicken, and uncooked potato gnocchi.
  • Cover the skillet and let simmer for 5 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and cooked through.
  • Remove the lid and gently fold in the fresh spinach, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
  • Top the creamy dish with the prepared crispy beef and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.