Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi is an easy dish that can be made in under 30 minutes! Soft potato gnocchi and chicken paired with a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce makes a comforting dish. It's sure to be a hit with everyone!
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Chicken Alfredo gnocchi is a delicious twist on two classic dishes that will have everyone asking for more. The final dinner tastes like a loaded baked potato casserole.
If you are new to gnocchi, get excited because this gnocchi bake is creamy, cheesy, and so delicious. Plus, it's easy to make and can be on the dinner table in under 30 minutes.
What are Gnocchi
Gnocchi are small, soft, and pillowy dumplings made from potatoes, flour, and sometimes eggs. They originated in Italy and have become a popular dish worldwide. Gnocchi can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato, pesto, or Alfredo.
Why You Will Love Gnocchi Alfredo
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 comfort food solution.
- Ready in Minutes - There is no reason to spend that much time in the kitchen. This easy meal comes together in 30 minutes.
- Simple Ingredients - Using store bought ingredients helps you save time in the kitchen. All you need are simple things like gnocchi, chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce.
- Lots of Flavor - Combining broccoli chicken Alfredo with extra cheese and gnocchi creates a delicious meal. Everyone at your table will love it!
- Customizing is easy! Choose your favorite cheese, vegetables, and protein to make a cheesy dinner to your liking.
Love Alfredo sauce? You may like this chicken Alfredo ravioli, these Alfredo stuffed shells, or this chicken Alfredo calzone.
Key Ingredients
This creamy chicken gnocchi bake comes together in minutes with just a few simple ingredients. I like to use pre-packaged items to keep meal prep super simple.
- Gnocchi - You will need one package of shelf stable gnocchi. You can find it in the pasta aisle of most stores. You can also find it in the freezer or refrigerated section.
- 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. Other veggies that work well are mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, or peas.
- 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 Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi
Since gnocchi is a potato based pasta, we are going to load this chicken gnocchi bake just like a baked potato. Melty cheese goodness and bacon makes this gnocchi recipe a winner, winner, chicken dinner.
- Cook the gnocchi. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions.
- Stir together ingredients. Gently stir together the drained gnocchi, broccoli, chicken, bacon, garlic, and Alfredo sauce in a large bowl.
- Top with cheese. Spoon the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Bake and serve. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake until hot and melted. Broil a few minutes to brown the cheese, then serve immediately.
How to Serve Baked Gnocchi with Chicken
These cheesy gnocchi Alfredo is completely delicious and a full meal on its own. But if you want to stretch the meal further, try adding a few side dishes to the dinner.
- Bread - A few good options would be breadsticks, garlic bread, or cheesy biscuits.
- Veggies - Add a side of roasted veggies, glazed carrots, or grilled corn.
- Salad - A simple spinach salad with honey balsamic vinaigrette or a fresh tomato cucumber mozzarella salad is a great choice.
- Dessert - Finish up dinner with a pan of easy tiramisu or espresso brownies.
Storing Leftovers
In the Refrigerator - Store the cooled gnocchi casserole in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave.
In the Freezer - You can freeze leftovers in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator 24 hours before reheating in the oven or microwave.
Tips and Tricks
- Use rotisserie chicken. 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.
- Save time with Alfredo sauce from a jar. Buy your favorite jar of sauce to use in this recipe or make a homemade sauce if you prefer that instead.
- Change up the veggies. Use your favorite vegetable in place of the broccoli. Peas, asparagus, spinach, or peppers would also be great.
- Shred your own cheese. Store-bought shredded cheese has a coating that keeps it from sticking together. Unfortunately it also hinders it from melting as well. Use a grater to shred blocks of cheese for best results.
FAQ
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.
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.
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
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta
- Cheesy Chicken Pasta
- Easy Chicken Enchiladas
- Spinach Artichoke Pasta
- BLT Chicken Alfredo Ravioli
- Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
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Recipe
Chicken Gnocchi Alfredo Bake
Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi is an easy dish that can be made in under 30 minutes! Soft potato gnocchi and chicken paired with a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce makes a comforting dish. It's sure to be a hit with everyone!
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.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken. 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.
- Save time with Alfredo sauce from a jar. Buy your favorite jar of sauce to use in this recipe or make a homemade sauce if you prefer that instead.
- Change up the veggies. Use your favorite vegetable in place of the broccoli. Peas, asparagus, spinach, or peppers would also be great.
- Shred your own cheese. Store-bought shredded cheese has a coating that keeps it from sticking together. Unfortunately it also hinders it from melting as well. Use a grater to shred blocks of cheese for best results.
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 April 2023.
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! 😀