Description
Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a heartwarming meal. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and a rich, creamy alfredo sauce, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home.
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 potato gnocchi
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the 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; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots and garlic before creating a roux with butter and flour.
- Whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream until thickened.
- Add diced chicken and uncooked gnocchi to the sauce.
- Mix in cheeses and bake for 12–15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg