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Ultimate 30-Minute One-Pan Creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi with Bacon and Ranch

A close-up of creamy crack chicken gnocchi topped generously with crispy bacon crumbles and fresh parsley.
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Make this rich, cheesy, and flavorful one-pan creamy crack chicken gnocchi. This quick dinner combines tender chicken, soft gnocchi, bacon, and a savory ranch cream sauce for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped bacon to the same skillet and cook until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan.
  3. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the gnocchi, chicken broth, cream cheese cubes, and dry ranch seasoning mix. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the cream cheese melts and the sauce begins to thicken.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with the cooked bacon and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, let the mixture simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes after adding the gnocchi.
  • You can substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon if desired.
  • Use pre-shredded cheese for faster melting, though freshly shredded cheese yields a smoother sauce.

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