Description
Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food that elevates your weeknight dinners into a deliciously satisfying experience. This creamy dish features tender potato gnocchi paired with succulent chicken, enveloped in a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this one-pan wonder that promises to delight both family and friends at the dinner table. With customizable ingredients and simple preparation, this recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a busy weekday or a cozy gathering. Enjoy every comforting bite of this creamy delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown (8–10 minutes) and nearly cooked through.
- Remove chicken; in the same skillet, sauté shallots and garlic in butter until soft.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream until thickened.
- Add diced chicken and uncooked gnocchi to the sauce; mix well before topping with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg