Description
Indulge in a creamy and comforting Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi bake that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich Alfredo sauce come together for a satisfying meal that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast (pounded to even thickness or sliced in half lengthwise into cutlets)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 shallots (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 Tablespoons flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
For the Gnocchi:
- 1 lb uncooked potato gnocchi (gluten-free if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the chicken: Toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, then pan fry until golden brown.
- Prepare the Alfredo sauce: Cook shallots and garlic, make a roux, then whisk in broth, milk, and cream.
- Combine and bake: Add cooked chicken and uncooked gnocchi to the sauce, sprinkle with cheeses, bake until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Feel free to add in your favorite vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Make sure to properly thaw gnocchi if using frozen before adding to the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
