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Chicken Parmesan Alfredo Gnocchi

Chicken Parmesan Alfredo Gnocchi

This Chicken Parmesan Alfredo Gnocchi is comfort food at its absolute finest. Crispy breaded chicken breasts are smothered with creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with melted mozzarella, and served over pillowy gnocchi tossed in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Each bite is buttery, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. It’s a satisfying dish that combines two Italian-American classics in one perfect plate—great for a hearty dinner or special occasion comfort meal.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 2 plates

Calories: 3,005 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • ½ lb - gnocchi or pasta of choice
  • 2 - chicken breasts
  • 1 cup - all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp - salt
  • ½ tsp - black pepper
  • ½ tsp - garlic powder
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 cup - plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup - canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons - unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp - olive oil
  • 3 cloves - garlic
  • 1 ½ cups - heavy cream
  • 1 cup - grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup - shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Cook gnocchi (or pasta) in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare a breading station with flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in one bowl, scrambled eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing to coat evenly.
  4. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and crispy on both sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. In a separate skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  6. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan until fully melted and sauce thickens.
  7. Spoon Alfredo sauce over the fried chicken and top with mozzarella. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Toss cooked gnocchi in the remaining Alfredo sauce with a splash of pasta water to loosen if needed.
  9. Plate the creamy gnocchi and top with cheesy chicken. Garnish with more Parmesan and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Energy: 3,005 kcal | Total Fat: 255 g | Saturated: 74 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 631 mg | Total Carbs: 132 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugars: 11 g | Proteins: 87 g | Sodium: 3,250 mg | Polyunsaturated: 43 g | Monounsaturated: 109 g

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