Description
Creamy chicken alfredo gnocchi bake delivers Italian comfort straight to dinner tables. Pillowy gnocchi nestled with tender chicken and rich parmesan sauce create a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove cream cheese from refrigerator and let soften at room temperature or gently warm in microwave for quick softening.
- Heat oven to 375°F, positioning rack in upper third section of oven for optimal cooking environment.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high temperature, releasing aromatic garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Gradually incorporate cream cheese pieces into skillet, blending with cream and chicken broth, whisking continuously until smooth and fully integrated.
- Introduce cooked chicken and gnocchi into sauce, stirring thoroughly to ensure even coating and heating.
- Fold in half of parmesan cheese, creating rich, creamy texture throughout mixture.
- Carefully transfer skillet contents into 9×13 baking dish, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Generously sprinkle remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheese across surface, creating decadent cheese layer.
- Bake uncovered for approximately 25-30 minutes until cheese transforms into golden, bubbling crust with crispy edges.
- Allow dish to settle for brief moment after removing from oven, permitting flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken.
- Season with salt and pepper according to personal preference before serving hot and fresh.
Notes
- Soft cream cheese melts easier when brought to room temperature or gently warmed in the microwave.
- Skillet preparation transforms basic ingredients into a creamy, comforting dish bursting with cheesy goodness.
- Resting time allows flavors to meld and prevents burning your mouth, ensuring a perfect dining experience.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg