Description
Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi is a comforting, creamy dish that marries tender gnocchi with juicy chicken and rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor. This restaurant-quality meal is simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- In another pot, boil salted water and cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float. Drain well.
- Add cooked gnocchi and sliced chicken back into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- Plate and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg