Description
A rich and creamy dish featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a decadent cheese sauce with crispy bacon, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed,16 oz fresh or frozen gnocchi,8 oz cream cheese, softened,2 cups low-sodium chicken broth,4 cups fresh spinach,1 cup shredded cheddar cheese,1/2 cup crispy bacon bits,1 tsp garlic powder,1 tsp onion powder,Salt and pepper to taste,Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.,Add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper. Cook 5-7 minutes until golden brown.,Reduce heat to medium. Add cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.,Add gnocchi and spinach. Cover and simmer 5-7 minutes until gnocchi is tender.,Stir in cheddar cheese and bacon bits until melted and combined.,Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps,Leftovers can be stored in refrigerator for 3 days,Add vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for extra nutrition,For lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg