Description
A comforting dish featuring pillowy gnocchi in a velvety sauce with shredded chicken and creamy cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and strain once they float to the surface.
- Create the sauce: In a large skillet, combine chicken, cream cheese, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Combine: Gently fold in the cooked gnocchi to coat them in the sauce.
- Melt the cheese: Stir in shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve: Spoon onto plates and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce in advance and store in the fridge. Boil gnocchi fresh for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy gnocchi, chicken gnocchi, comfort food, pasta dish, easy recipe