Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi – Ultra Creamy & Delicious
This creamy Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi features seared chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a garlic-Parmesan Alfredo sauce. A one-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes that’s rich, comforting, and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 oz cream cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: parsley for garnish, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season and sear chicken in oil until golden; set aside.
- Pan-fry gnocchi in the same skillet until lightly browned.
- Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan and cream cheese until smooth.
- Return chicken and gnocchi to pan; toss to coat.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes and serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or peas for variety
- Use cauliflower gnocchi for a low-carb version
- Reheats well with a splash of cream