Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi recipe. This delightful dish transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a cozy and satisfying meal, perfect for family gatherings or a relaxing night at home. The combination of tender chicken, pillowy potato dumplings, and rich, creamy Alfredo sauce creates a flavor experience that will please everyone at the table. With just 10 minutes of prep time and minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a comforting dinner without the hassle. Customize your dish by adding vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition, making it not only delicious but versatile as well.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 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. Toss chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt.
- Cook chicken in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- In the same pan, sauté shallots and garlic; add butter to create a roux with flour.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream until bubbling and thickened.
- Stir in diced chicken and uncooked gnocchi; top with mozzarella and parmesan.
- 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 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg