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Loaded Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake

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Chicken Alfredo meets loaded baked potato in this delicious Loaded Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake.  Full of flavor and easy to have on your table for dinner tonight.

A spoon lifting up a cheesy bite of chicken alfredo gnocchi out of a white dish

One of my favorite dishes at Olive Garden is the chicken and gnocchi soup.  There is just something about that soup that says comfort food to me.

Now I realize that the pasta dinner staring back at you is nothing like that soup.  They just both have gnocchi. End of similarities.

Because I love gnocchi so much, I picked up a few packages at the grocery store.  Then they just sat in the cupboard forever.  Ok, maybe I’m exaggerating a little there, but I know they were in there quite a while before I decided to use them.

A white plate with chicken alfredo gnocchi on it and white dish of more pasta behind it

If this is your first time cooking gnocchi, join the club.  This dish was actually my first time working with it too.  Let me tell you something…it is so easy.   

What is gnocchi? 

They are small, soft dumplings made from flour and potato. The cooked potatoes are mixed with enough flour to create a dough, then it is shaped into small pieces for boiling.

How do you know when gnocchi is cooked?

Place the gnocchi in a pot of boiling water. The cooked gnocchi will float to the top when they are done. Strain and serve them immediately with sauce.

If you are pan frying the gnocchi, you do not need to boil them first. Fry them in butter until they are golden brown and lightly crisp on the outside. Make sure to flip them as they cook.

An overhead picture of a white casserole dish filled with loaded chicken alfredo gnocchi bake

The other day we had some extra grilled chicken after making this Strawberry Orange Spinach Salad.  We had a bag of frozen broccoli and a jar of Alfredo sauce, so I decided to combine all of those with the package of gnocchi in the pantry.

Adding some bacon and a whole lot of cheese made this Loaded Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake an amazing comfort food dinner!

Seriously!  Look at the ooey, gooey cheese!  It makes me want to run to my kitchen and make another pan of baked gnocchi with chicken and broccoli.

A white casserole dish with a big cheesy spoonful of chicken alfredo gnocchi being lifted out
Now if you are a dinner pro, go for it and make homemade Alfredo sauce.  There really is nothing like it.  My hubby spoils me every year on my birthday and makes the real stuff. We love it on this Bacon Shrimp Alfredo Pasta!  It really is amazing!

But, I am totally a semi-homemade cook/baker, and I love the convenience of packaged foods on busy nights.  Someone has to help keep these companies in business, right?  

Plus, most times when I use a packaged item I give it enough homemade flair to kick the package right out of it.

A white plate with chicken alfredo gnocchi on it and a white casserole dish behind it

Since gnocchi is a potato based pasta, we are going to load it up like a baked potato. Melty cheese goodness and bacon makes this a winner, winner, chicken dinner.

How to make Loaded Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi:

  1. Cook the gnocchi according to the package directions.
  2. Stir together the drained gnocchi, broccoli, chicken, bacon, garlic, and Alfredo sauce.
  3. Spoon the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake until melted.
  5. Broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese, then serve immediately.

What to serve with this chicken Alfredo gnocchi:

Can this casserole be made ahead of time?

Yes, you can put the entire dish together ahead of time. Mix it all together, top with cheese, then cover and place in the refrigerator.

You can cook it whenever you are ready to make dinner, although you may need to add a little bit of time since it will be cold.

An overhead picture of a white plate with chicken alfredo gnocchi on it and a casserole dish and forks beside it

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Yield: 6-8 servings

Loaded Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake

Loaded Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake

Chicken Alfredo meets loaded baked potato in this delicious Loaded Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake.  Full of flavor and easy to have on your table for dinner tonight.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package gnocchi
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Drain.
  3. Stir together the gnocchi, broccoli, chicken, bacon, garlic, and Alfredo sauce.
  4. Spoon into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with cheeses. Bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown. Make sure you keep an eye on it because it will brown quickly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 307mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 17g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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© Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dishes
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*This Loaded Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake was first published on April 2, 2014. The photos and post were updated and republished on February 10, 2020.

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Comments

  1. Marcie says

    I love gnocchi! You can’t beat soft puffy pillows of potato, can you? This dish is loaded with so many delicious ingredients and looks like a mighty fine dinner! 🙂

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  3. Wendy says

    That photo of the forkful overflowing with melted cheese…..that is an OMG photo and would most definitely be an OMG mouthful!! This is real comfort food, Jocelyn!

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  5. Nancy [email protected] says

    I would be interested to see how homemade gnocchi would hold up in the baking process. They are so light and delicate, the ones we make at home literally melt in your mouth. Since I am a gnocchi girl I may actually have to buy some just so I can make this awesome look dish!

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  19. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says

    I am gnocci’s #1 fan! Cooks in like 2 minutes and is so simple. I love what you’ve done with it! I’m never that excited to make dinner, either, but I am soooo excited about that gooey cheese picture. 🙂

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  21. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says

    Baking is definitely super fun, but how can you ever say no to gnocchi?! YOU JUST CAN’T ! Especially when it’s smothered in alfredo and baked to perfection. Mmmmmmm I wholeheartedly dig this dish, Jocelyn! 😀

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  26. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    I’m on a bit of a gnocchi kick right now …. LOVE this, Jocelyn!! Pinned it!

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  28. Dawn says

    Made this for dinner this evening. Can I just say YUM!? My husband even liked it and he does not like Alfredo sauce. It’s definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing this great dish.

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  29. Shelby says

    I really liked this! I’m an alfredo and gnocchi lover, but my husband is not. He was NOT excited when I told him what I was making for supper. But let me tell you, he finished his plate and said that it was good! yay! 🙂 After I had dumped everything together I realized I was supposed to save the cheese for the top. Ooops! Even with it mixed in and not just on top it was great. Thanks for the awesome recipe.

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  30. Toya says

    I used some leftover packets of shredded Italian blend cheese & grated Parmesan & added a chopped yellow onion & a few garlic cloves. Soooo delicious. This is definitely a repeater!!

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  33. courtney says

    Sent my husband to the store and he only got one box of gnocchi. It’s that going to be enough? I don’t live anywhere near a store to go back! Please say yes!

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  34. Michele says

    We love gnocchi in our house too! Our go to comfort food dinner consists of eckrich sausage (skinless kind) cut into 1/2 inch rounds & browned in a heavy skillet, they almost carmelize. Then cook the gnocchi like you said til they float, then mix the gnocchi, browned sausage together & instead of alfredo Ragu has a creamy mozzarella jarred sauce that is so yummy! I serve this with a vegetable. I cannot wait to try your recipe either! Gnocchi rocks!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      I don’t see why not. You could put the entire casserole together without the sauce in a freezer/oven safe pan and then wrap it well before freezing. I would recommend it thawing it overnight in your refrigerator for at least 24 hours before baking, then stirring in the alfredo sauce. Keep me posted on how it works and how you like it 🙂

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  37. Christine says

    Holy crap, this recipe was amazeballs!! Made it with homemade alfredo sauce like you suggested, and it was so delish!! Thank you so much for this recipe 🙂

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  38. Kim says

    This is in the oven right now. I forgot the bacon when I was at the store and added mushrooms. Can’t wait to taste it!

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  40. dynnamae says

    I made this for company over the weekend. It was absolutely the best. Everyone loved it and I can hardly wait to make it for a church potluck meal. Thanks for a yummy recipe.

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  41. Trish says

    This was delicious! Have you ever froze this? I would like to make 2 – bake one and freeze one and wondered if you had ever tried freezing this. Thanks for a great recipe!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      Hi, Trish. I am so glad you enjoyed the dinner. I have actually never tried to freeze this one. Most Alfredo sauces can not be frozen because they separate when they thaw out, so I really do not think it would work very well. You could probably make everything else and freeze it, then after you thaw it add the jar of sauce before baking.

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  43. Rose says

    This looks and sounds so amazing! However, my husband and I are having a hard time finding gnocchi since we’ve never heard of it before. Any suggestions?

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      Did you look in the pasta aisle? It is usually sold in the same aisle as all the varieties of pasta…I usually see it on the top shelf of most grocery stores, Walmart, and Target. If you can’t find it, any pasta can be substituted for it.

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  46. Alysha says

    I made this tonight for dinner! It’s amazing! But I added 2 cups cheese instead of 1.5 & mixed in about 1/3 of the cheese with the ingredients and then topped it off with the rest. I also instead of plain alfredo sauce, used alfredo sauce with bacon!!! Gave it more flavor and more bacon!!! Can’t go wrong with more bacon!!

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  47. Marlyn says

    I had this recipe for a while now and finally decided to make it tonight. It was amazing! There wasn’t even any left overs. The only change I made was to use roasted garlic alfredo sauce. I will definitely be making this again! Very easy and delicious.

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  48. Heather says

    I got to say, this is the best recipe I have ever tried! Super easy, takes little too no time. I love it! I make this meal for any occasion and I sear, i always have to make more batches after its all gone because it is sooo darn good.

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  49. Michael Picardi says

    Frozen gnocchi, jarred Alfredo, already cooked chicken… In what way is this cooking?

    Also, you can’t call yourself a baker if you use anything packaged. It may as well be in the Ten Commandments…

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    • Jocelyn says

      Hi, Michael. I am so sorry you feel this way! But semi-homemade cooking and baking is totally a legit way to do food. If you are all about making everything from scratch more power to you, but I am a busy mother of 3 who has her own business and is busy with life and church activities, so I love making my food the semi-homemade way! Plus, based on all the comments on this recipe and emails I have received from readers who have loved this recipe, I’m going to say it was a hit 🙂 And last I checked, God didn’t mention anything about baking in the 10 Commandments…

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    • Jocelyn says

      Gnocchi is a potato pasta puff. You can buy it in the pasta aisle of most grocery stores. But yes, you could sub pasta too, if you like.

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  52. Rhonda says

    I can not eat broccoli. Any suggestions what I can use as a supplement? I was thinking kale? Peas? Or just onions and mushrooms maybe?

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  53. Stefanie Gina says

    Does the broccoli have to be frozen? Also I only have a large, but shallow baking dish. Will that do well?

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  54. Stephanie says

    Is this something you could assemble and keep in the fridge for a few hours before baking? Do you think there would need to be any temp/time changes?

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    • Jocelyn says

      I think you could definitely make it up ahead of time. I would just pull it out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking if you are using a glass dish. If you are baking in a metal dish, you could bake it right from the fridge, but you will have to add extra time because it is starting out cold. I hope that helps!

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  55. Heather says

    HOLY SMOKES!! This was so good!!! I used rotisserie chicken and refrigerated Alfredo sauce and fresh broccoli. We were all swooning!! This has gone into the rotation…and that is not an easy feat!! One thing though, the package directions for the gnocchi says to salt the water. We all thought the dish was pretty salty (I did use 1c of Mozzarella and 1/2c Italian Blend cheese and I know Parmesan is a salty cheese, I’m sure this probably didn’t help) so I think next time I would skip salting the water. I also used thick peppered bacon (4 slices). OH MY! Thanks for gifting my household with this deliciousness. I’m also pretty convinced it will freeze well enough that I could make two batches at a time and freeze one. I did the calorie work up on this and 1/6 of a serving was about 400 cals.

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    • Jocelyn says

      Woo hoo! I am so excited your family enjoyed this so much!!! And yay for the dinner going into the rotation! I didn’t salt the water when I made it, so definitely try it without that extra salt for sure. Let me know how freezing it goes because I have never tried that!

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  56. Calvin says

    Hi,
    I want you to know that although I’m not the best cook in the world, I was able to make this and it came out really good. Thanks for the recipe.

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  58. EvaD says

    I made this tonight with leftover grilled chicken and it was OMG delicious. I didn’t even have to put the broiler on. It browned up in the 20 minutes. I used shredded Italian blend cheese.

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