Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi recipe. This delightful dish features pillowy potato dumplings enveloped in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce, accompanied by tender chicken. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering, it brings warmth and satisfaction to any occasion. With just 35 minutes from prep to plate, you can transform a simple weeknight meal into something truly special. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a personal touch, and enjoy every bite of this comforting culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 1 1/2 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.
- In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken for 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, then whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream until thickened.
- Add diced chicken and gnocchi to the sauce; stir to combine. Top with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg