Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi, a delightful dish that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into an ultimate comfort food experience. This recipe features tender chicken breast sautéed to perfection, soft potato gnocchi, and a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce that envelops each bite in velvety satisfaction. Ideal for family meals or entertaining friends, this comforting casserole is quick to prepare and can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Experience the flavors of Italy right at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 lb uncooked potato gnocchi
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté in a cast-iron skillet until golden brown (8-10 minutes).
- In the same skillet, melt butter and cook shallots and garlic until fragrant.
- Add flour to create a roux, then whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and gnocchi until well combined; top with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg