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One-Pot Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi

A close-up of creamy crack chicken gnocchi topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh parsley in a dark bowl.
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Make this rich and comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, soft gnocchi, bacon, and a creamy ranch-seasoned sauce. It is a quick dinner solution.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi, uncooked
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, ranch seasoning mix, and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the uncooked gnocchi to the simmering liquid. Stir well. Cover the pot and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese cubes until they melt into the sauce.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce heat through for 1 minute.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with crumbled bacon and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last few minutes of simmering.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a slightly lighter sauce.
  • If you do not have ranch seasoning mix, combine 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.

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