Description
A comforting dish featuring soft gnocchi enveloped in a creamy sauce with tender shredded chicken, garlic, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi: Begin by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions. Once they float to the top, drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir it gently and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Melt in the cheeses: As the sauce simmers, stir in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Continue to mix until both cheeses melt completely, creating a creamy sauce that will envelope the gnocchi.
- Combine gnocchi and sauce: Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing them delicately to ensure they are well coated in the luxury of the creamy sauce.
- Serve with a flourish: Dish out warm servings and garnish with freshly chopped green onions.
Notes
For extra convenience, pre-cook and shred the chicken ahead of time or use rotisserie chicken. Adjust seasoning to taste throughout cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg