Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with this easy Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi recipe. This comforting dish features fluffy potato gnocchi combined with tender chicken and a rich, creamy alfredo sauce that’s sure to satisfy the whole family. Perfect for any occasion from casual nights at home to festive gatherings, this one-pan meal is not only delicious but quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes! With customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt it to suit dietary preferences. Enjoy every creamy bite while delighting in the simplicity of this gourmet comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 lb uncooked potato gnocchi
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Toss chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until coated.
- In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken for 8–10 minutes until golden brown; remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots and garlic.
- Add remaining butter and flour to form a roux; gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream until thickened.
- Add diced chicken and uncooked gnocchi to the sauce; stir well and top with 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: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg