Description
Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender gnocchi with a rich and creamy sauce that envelops juicy chicken pieces. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering both indulgence and ease of preparation. With just a few ingredients, you can create a crowd-pleasing meal in under 30 minutes that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz store-bought gnocchi
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown and fully cooked through (6-7 minutes per side).
- Sauté Garlic: Remove chicken and add minced garlic to the same pan, sautéing until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Prepare Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly as you add Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Cook Gnocchi: Boil water in another pot, cooking gnocchi according to package instructions until they float (about 2-3 minutes).
- Combine: Add cooked gnocchi and spinach to the sauce. Slice rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix everything together gently.
- Serve Hot: Plate your Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi while hot, garnishing with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg