Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Chicken Gnocchi, featuring tender gnocchi enveloped in a rich sauce made with cream cheese and shredded chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 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 according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Once they float to the top, they’re ready! Drain them well and set aside.
- Create the creamy base by combining the cream cheese and chicken broth in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir until mixed well.
- Add the shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Mix the cooked gnocchi into the creamy sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Melt the shredded cheese on top, reducing heat to low.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Consider using shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken gnocchi, creamy gnocchi, comfort food, pasta recipe