Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi, a delightful dish that effortlessly transforms your weeknight dinner into a satisfying feast. This recipe features tender chicken and fluffy potato gnocchi enveloped in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With minimal prep time and the ability to customize ingredients based on your pantry, this dish is sure to impress without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots and garlic in butter until soft. Stir in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream until thickened.
- Add diced chicken and uncooked gnocchi to the sauce, mixing well. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg