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Close-up high-angle shot of creamy Crack Chicken Gnocchi with glossy sauce and crispy bacon in a white skillet.

Crack Chicken Gnocchi: The Ultimate One-Skillet Comfort Meal

This Crack Chicken Gnocchi features pillowy potato gnocchi and shredded chicken in a thick creamy ranch sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh scallions. A viral-worthy dinner made in just one skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb Potato Gnocchi 450g
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Breast 280g, cooked
  • 8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon 150g, cooked and crumbled
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese 115g, softened
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream 240ml
  • 3 tbsp Ranch Seasoning 25g
  • 1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese 150g, shredded
  • 3 whole Scallions 15g, sliced
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Rustic Skillet Preferably white or cast iron
  • 1 Large pot For boiling gnocchi

Method
 

Prep and Bacon
  1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until reddish-brown and crispy. Set aside to crumble, reserving 1 tbsp of fat.
  2. Boil potato gnocchi in salted water until they float (2-3 mins). Drain and set aside.
Build the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, whisk cream cheese, heavy cream, and ranch seasoning until a thick, glossy white sauce forms.
  2. Stir in the shredded chicken and boiled gnocchi until fully coated in the ranch sauce.
Finish and Serve
  1. Top with shredded cheddar and cover for 1 minute until swirls of yellow cheese appear.
  2. Top with crispy crumbled bacon, sliced scallions, and cracked black pepper.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother sauce.
Freshly grate your cheddar for the best melt.