Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with this easy Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi. This comforting dish features pillowy potato dumplings combined with tender chicken and a creamy alfredo sauce that will leave everyone at the table impressed. Perfect for busy nights or special occasions, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to prepare and packed with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 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.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and cook shallots and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, then whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream until thickened.
- Add the chicken and gnocchi; stir to combine.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, then 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 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg