Chicken Alfredo meets loaded baked potato in this delicious Alfredo Gnocchi. This comfort food dish is full of flavor and is easy to make in under 30 minutes. It's the perfect meal for any night of the week.
If you are new to gnocchi, get excited because this gnocchi bake is creamy, cheesy, and so delicious. Chicken Alfredo gnocchi is a delicious twist on two classic dishes that will have everyone asking for more.
Basically, you are mixing together gnocchi with a few ingredients, then covering them with a thick layer of cheese. The finished product is melted and cheesy and tastes like a loaded baked potato casserole.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
You want a delicious, easy to make meal that the whole family will love without spending hours in the kitchen. Our gnocchi Alfredo is the perfect solution.
Using store bought items helps save you time in the kitchen. No one has time for complicated dinner recipes these days. This baked gnocchi recipe with chicken and broccoli is simple to make and only takes 30 minutes from start to finish.
It's packed with flavor and will please everyone at your table. You will love how cheesy it is, and your family will be begging for more.
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.
What You Need
This gnocchi bake comes together in minutes with just a few simple ingredients. I like to use pre-packaged items and give them enough homemade flair to kick the package right out of it.
- Gnocchi - One package of shelf stable gnocchi.
- Chicken - Use any type of cooked chicken you have on hand. We have used Rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, and canned chicken with great results.
- Bacon - Cooked crumbled bacon gives a great loaded baked potato flavor to this gnocchi bake.
- Garlic - Minced garlic gives it a good flavor.
- Broccoli - You can use fresh or frozen broccoli in this casserole.
- Cheese - A mixture of mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese gives it a great cheesy topping.
- Alfredo Sauce - Use your favorite jarred sauce to keep things simple.
- Optional Toppings - Top the baked gnocchi Alfredo with grated Parmesan cheese, green onions, and more bacon.
How to make Alfredo Gnocchi
Since gnocchi is a potato based pasta, we are going to load this casserole just like a baked potato. Melty cheese goodness and bacon makes this creamy gnocchi recipe a winner, winner, chicken dinner.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to the package directions.
- Gently stir together the drained gnocchi, broccoli, chicken, bacon, garlic, and Alfredo sauce in a large bowl.
- Spoon the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and bake until heated through and melted.
- Broil 1-2 minutes to brown the cheese, then serve immediately.
Make it a Full Meal
Storage
Store the cooled casserole in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave.
Recipe Tips
- Buy and shred a Rotisserie chicken 1-2 days ahead of time. Keep it in the fridge or freezer for quick and easy meal prep.
- Jarred Alfredo sauce saves time in making this recipe, but feel free to make a homemade sauce if you like.
- Frozen or fresh broccoli can be used in this bake.
- Serve the hot casserole right away for best taste.
FAQ'S
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.
Cook it whenever you are ready to make dinner. Remove the dish from the fridge about 20-30 minutes ahead of time. Add a few additional minutes to the cook time because it will be cold.
Where do you buy gnocchi?
It is a shelf stable ingredient, so you can find it in the dry pasta aisle in most grocery stores. Potato gnocchi can also be found in the frozen food section.
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.
More Easy Chicken Dinners
- Chicken Pasta Bake recipe
- Chipotle Chicken Pasta - great Cheesecake Factory Copycat
- Chicken Alfredo Ravioli
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta
- Cheesy Chicken Pasta
- Monterey Chicken Enchiladas
- Bacon Shrimp Alfredo
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Chicken 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.
Ingredients
- 1 package shelf stable gnocchi
- 2 cups frozen broccoli
- 2 cups shredded/chopped cooked chicken
- ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 - 15 ounce jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, green onions, and extra bacon, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a casserole dish with non-stick baking spray.
- Cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Drain.
- Gently stir together the cooked gnocchi, broccoli, chicken, bacon, garlic, and Alfredo sauce.
- Spoon into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with shredded cheeses. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown. Make sure you keep an eye on it because it will brown quickly.
- Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese, green onions and extra bacon, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 478Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 883mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 25g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*This Loaded Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake was first published on April 2014. The photos and post were updated February 10, 2022.
Ashley Murphy
This recipe! I’ve made it now about 4 or 5 times for my family, and it’s always a hit. My brother, the pickiest eater at 36 said “this is the best thing you’ve ever made”. High praise! Today, I was craving this recipe, but we were fresh out of chicken, so I gambled and subbed in Italian sausage. Let me tell you! It’s sooooooo good! I’m pretty sure this recipe can’t go wrong. Thank you for sharing <3
Juliene
This sounds so yummy! AND I have most ingredients on hand...bonus! Would love to take this to work for a pot lock. Do you think this could be placed in a crock pot instead of baking as we do not have an oven at work. Maybe just place on simmer-low for a few hours. Appreciate your input!
Jocelyn
I have never tried it in a crock pot, but I think that would work just fine. Make everything the same, but instead of putting in the baking dish, spoon it into the crockpot. And I think you are right on target with doing it on low for a couple of hours. Keep me posted on how it turns out!!!
Heather
After a very chaotic day, this recipe was the only thing that went right. I had some gnocchi in the pantry and googled recipes until I came across this one and it is truly delicious! My husband said it was so good it could be served in a restaurant. And I’ve never heard him give such high praise on a recipe, ever! That says a lot. Thanks for sharing!
Jocelyn
I am so sorry to hear your day was rough. Thank you so much for the kind words about the recipe. Your sweet comment made my night! I hope tomorrow is a better day!
Crystal
What size of casserole dish?
Jocelyn
I used a 3 quart casserole dish when I baked this. I hope you enjoy it!
EvaD
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.
Jocelyn
I am so glad you liked the recipe! It's one of my favorites too!!
Erica
How did you cook the chicken and did you season it?
Jocelyn
I just buy a rotisserie chicken from Sam's club and use that in things like this.
Calvin
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.
Heather
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.
Jocelyn
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!
Stephanie
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?
Jocelyn
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!
Stefanie Gina
Does the broccoli have to be frozen? Also I only have a large, but shallow baking dish. Will that do well?
Jocelyn
You could also steam fresh broccoli and add that to the mixture before baking. A large baking dish should be fine as long as the mixture fits.
Rhonda
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?
Jocelyn
You could totally add your favorite vegetable in place of the broccoli. I hope you enjoy it!
Stephanie
I have no idea what Gnocchi is honestly. Do you think I could use pasta as a replacement?
Jocelyn
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.
Catherine
Dear Jocelyn, this looks comforting and delicious. What a wonderful meal. xo, Catherine
Michael Picardi
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...
Jocelyn
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...
Island Girl 🌴
Excuse you?! Newsflash, Michael! Just because you have ingredients at home does NOT mean you can cook. I know plenty of grownups who can't cook to save their lives. If it where that easy, everyone would know how to cook. Not everyone has the luxury of making everything from scratch all the time and sometimes, a semi-homemade recipe is exactly what we need. Please get off your high horse, Sir.
Heather
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.
Marlyn
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.
Alysha
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!!
Vanessa
I couldn't find gnocchi at Wal-Mart so I used regular dumplings...still turned out good. 🙂
cathy
You can also buy gnocchi at Dollar Tree-for a dollar/pkg.
Rose
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?
Jocelyn Brubaker
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.
Dan
I made homemade gnocchi recently - this recipe makes me want to make it again, wow.
Trish
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!
Jocelyn Brubaker
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.
dynnamae
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.
Chels+R.
Just wanted to tell you that we made it this week and it was a hit! So easy and so good!
Kim
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!
Christine
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 🙂
K
This was a hit with the family. I shared it on my blog too! http://mypinnedlife.blogspot.com/2014/06/chicken-bacon-alfredo-gnocchi.html
Stephanie
Can this made ahead and frozen?
Jocelyn Brubaker
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 🙂
Michele
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!
courtney
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!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I just checked and the package I used was 17.6 ounces. What size box did he buy? If it is close, it should be good. I hope you enjoy it!
courtney
Yep! That's what he got. Thank you! Off to the kitchen now to make this!
Mary
Do you throw the brocolli in frozen or do you thaw it first?
Jocelyn Brubaker
You can just leave it frozen and stir it into the mixture. I hope you like it!
Casey
This looks great! What brand of Alfredo sauce did you use?
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you 🙂 I usually grab the Ragu alfredo sauce, but really any of them will work.
Toya
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!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Woo hoo! That sounds awesome! I'm so glad you liked it!
Shelby
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.
Dawn
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.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
WOW! Look at all that cheesy goodness! Stumbled and pinned 🙂
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
I'm on a bit of a gnocchi kick right now .... LOVE this, Jocelyn!! Pinned it!
Robin @ Bird On A Cake
I made this tonight and everyone loved it! My first time cooking with gnocchi, too. Thanks for the yummy recipe, Jocelyn! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
That's awesome! I'm glad you all loved it! 🙂
Carla
Whoa this sounds incredibly good right now! I may need to add this to my menu planning soon.
Christine @ idigpinterest.com
This looks SO good! I've shared on FB and can't wait to make!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much Christine!! 🙂
shawn @ IWYD
Your savory meals are always looking so crazy good! This one is no different! LOVE IT! PINNED!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Shawn! 🙂
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
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! 😀
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
I've never thought of using gnocchi in a bake! This sounds amazing! Love that gooey cheese!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jessica! 🙂
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com
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. 🙂
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
I just can't get over how darn good this gnocchi bake looks, Jocelyn! Goodness it looks good!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Julie! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout
I love how easy and fabulous this recipe is Jocelyn! Pinned!
Beth @ bethcakes
I am seriously rethinking my dinner plans right now. This looks soo good! I'm loving all that cheese and Alfredo sauce! Yum. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Beth! 🙂
Mary Frances
Loaded alfredo. Whoa, I don't think it gets better!
Karly
Get in mah face.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, this was my favorite comment for this post. Exactly how I felt about it too! 🙂
Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen
That oooeey gooooey cheesy picture... DROOL!
Samantha @ Five Heart Home
It's breakfast time here, Jocelyn, and I want THIS! It's widely recognized that you know your sweets, but you also sure know how to do comfort food... 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks sweet girl!! 😉
aimee@shugarysweets
This looks delicious!! PURE comfort food, and that cheese....oh my!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
Cheesy gnocchi is fabulous comfort food! And so easy too-love it!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Lisa! 🙂
Chloe @ foodlikecake
Looks SO good! I love food with lots of stuff piled on it... 🙂
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
Chicken and broccoli Alfredo is one of my favorites! Add bacon and I am totally sold. I love the idea of using gnocchi instead of pasta too!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Julianne! 🙂
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles
Mmmm, sitting here and drooling!! This dish sounds scrumptious, Jocelyn!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion
Gnocchi with Alfredo sauce, it has to be delicious.
Jocelyn Brubaker
It absolutely is! 😉 I'm drooling a little just thinking about it, ha!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
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!
Chels R.
Yay for you and dinner! I love this! Keep at it girl, these look great.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chels! 😉
Wendy
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!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Wendy!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
Holy cow I wan this for dinner well for breakfast right now!!
Marcie
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! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
No, you can't! 😉 Thanks Marcie!