Name: Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi: 1 Amazing Skillet Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast pounded to even thickness or sliced in half lengthwise into cutlets; 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter divided; 2 shallots thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic minced; 3 Tablespoons flour gluten-free if needed; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 lb uncooked potato gnocchi gluten-free if needed; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Description

Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi combines tender chicken and soft potato gnocchi baked in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This one-pan meal is simple enough for beginner cooks.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast pounded to even thickness or sliced in half lengthwise into cutlets
2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter divided
2 shallots thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
3 Tablespoons flour gluten-free if needed
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 lb uncooked potato gnocchi gluten-free if needed
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the chicken with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
Drizzle the remaining 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in the bottom of a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Once hot, pan fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown. Remove the chicken and let it rest on a cutting board.
In the same pan, add 1 Tablespoon of butter and melt over medium heat, scraping up brown bits. Add the shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the remaining 3 Tablespoons of butter and melt. Sprinkle the flour on top and stir to coat, creating a roux.
With the heat on medium, whisk in the chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream. Turn the heat up to medium-high and whisk until the mixture bubbles and thickens.
Turn the heat off. Dice the cooked chicken. Add the chicken and uncooked gnocchi to the sauce. Stir to coat and then sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Rotate the pan halfway through for even browning.

Notes

For a casserole dish method, prepare the chicken and sauce in the skillet. Transfer everything to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, top with cheese, and then bake.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Italian-American