Description
Indulge in the delightful comfort of Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi, where tender potato dumplings meet juicy chicken in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce. This easy-to-make dish transforms a weeknight dinner into an extraordinary meal that your family will love. With a preparation time of just 35 minutes, it’s the perfect solution for busy evenings, offering hearty flavors that appeal to both kids and adults. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for added variety; this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it straight from the oven for a comforting family-style meal or plate individual portions for an elegant touch. Whichever way you choose to serve this creamy pasta bake, it’s bound to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (cutlets)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 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 the oven to 425°F.
- Coat chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden (8-10 minutes). Rest and dice.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots and garlic in butter until soft. Add flour to create a roux, then whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream until thickened.
- Stir in diced chicken and gnocchi until well-coated. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg