Description
This chicken alfredo gnocchi bake recipe transforms simple ingredients into a creamy chicken gnocchi alfredo casserole perfect for cozy dinners. Enjoy this easy baked gnocchi chicken alfredo that offers cheesy comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 lb uncooked potato gnocchi gluten-free if needed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the chicken with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Warm the remaining olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat until shimmering, then cook chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once, until golden and just under fully cooked at 145°F. Add small amounts of water if the pan gets too brown.
- Remove chicken and let rest on a board.
- Melt 1 Tablespoon butter in the same pan over medium heat and cook shallots until soft for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add remaining butter and sprinkle in flour, stirring to create a paste.
- Whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream. Increase heat to medium-high and whisk until sauce thickens and bubbles.
- Turn off heat and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Stir chicken and uncooked gnocchi into sauce, then top with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles, turning the pan carefully once or twice for even browning.
Notes
- For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 481kcal
- Sugar: 5.3g
- Sodium: 1131.2mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 39.6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35.7g
- Cholesterol: 98.7mg