Print

Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi – Creamy Comfort in One Pan

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi is a creamy, comforting one-pan dinner with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich garlic-parmesan Alfredo sauce — all ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi (uncooked)

  • 2 cups baby spinach or 1/2 cup peas (optional)

  • Optional garnish: parsley, extra Parmesan

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Cook chicken with salt and pepper until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  2. In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic for 1 minute.

  3. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.

  4. Stir in gnocchi. Simmer for 7–10 minutes, until tender and sauce thickens.

  5. Return chicken to pan. Add spinach or peas if using. Stir and cook until warmed through.

  6. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra cheese.

Notes

  • Do not pre-boil gnocchi.

  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.

  • Use gluten-free gnocchi for gluten-free option.

Find it online: https://yumnexio.com/chicken-alfredo-gnocchi-creamy-comfort-in-one-pan/