Description
Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This dish features tender chicken and pillowy potato gnocchi enveloped in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce, baked to perfection with a golden cheese topping. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a satisfying meal that can easily be customized to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed as a main course or at gatherings, Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb uncooked potato gnocchi
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Season and sear the chicken in an oven-safe skillet for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- In the same pan, make the sauce by cooking shallots and garlic, then adding butter and flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream until thickened.
- Stir in diced chicken and uncooked gnocchi until well coated.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese; bake for 12–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg