Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi, a comforting dish that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a family favorite. This easy recipe features pillowy potato gnocchi, juicy chicken, and a rich alfredo sauce that envelops every bite with warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 lb uncooked potato gnocchi
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, pan-fry chicken until golden brown (about 8–10 minutes). Remove and dice.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream until thickened.
- Add diced chicken and uncooked gnocchi to the sauce; mix well.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg