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A white ceramic bowl filled with pillowy potato gnocchi bathed in a creamy ranch-seasoned sauce, topped with a generous mound of shredded chicken, crispy bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped fresh parsley, with a second serving and fresh parsley bunch softly blurred in the background on a gray surface.

Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi

A rich and comforting one-pan style meal featuring soft potato gnocchi, tender shredded chicken, and crispy bacon in a savory ranch cream cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a hug in a bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz potato gnocchi shelf stable or refrigerated
  • 2 cups shredded chicken cooked rotisserie chicken works best
  • 6 slices bacon chopped and crisped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened for easier melting
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp cheddar
  • ½ cup chicken broth to thin the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning dry mix for flavor

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet For the sauce
  • 1 Stockpot For boiling gnocchi
  • 1 Whisk To smooth the sauce

Method
 

  1. Boil the potato gnocchi in salted water for 2 minutes until they float to the surface.
  2. Fry chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it becomes golden and crispy.
  3. Whisk cream cheese, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning into the bacon fat until smooth.
  4. Stir in shredded chicken and half the cheddar cheese until the mixture is fully melted.
  5. Fold the cooked gnocchi into the sauce until every piece is completely coated and warm.
  6. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and the reserved crispy bacon bits for texture.
  7. Serve immediately in warm bowls while the cheese is still gooey and melted.

Notes

Using a rotisserie chicken makes this meal incredibly fast. Ensure you don't overboil the gnocchi; they only need about 2 minutes until they float. If the sauce thickens too much while sitting, stir in a splash of milk or broth.