Description
A comforting dish of chicken, gnocchi, and broccoli, baked with creamy Alfredo sauce and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package shelf stable gnocchi
- 2 cups frozen broccoli
- 2 cups shredded/chopped 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
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
- Green onions (optional garnish)
- Extra bacon (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a casserole dish with non-stick baking spray.
- Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain well.
- Gently stir together the cooked gnocchi, frozen broccoli, chicken, bacon, garlic, and Alfredo sauce until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown. Keep a close eye on it as it will brown quickly.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, green onions, and extra bacon if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the gnocchi well to avoid excess moisture.
- Feel free to add more vegetables or different types of cheese to suit your taste.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg