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Originating from Italy, gnocchi is a beloved pasta made from potatoes or flour. This creamy chicken and broccoli bake combines tender gnocchi with a rich sauce, making it a comforting dish perfect for family dinners. Over the years, it has been adapted in various cuisines, often incorporating seasonal vegetables and different proteins, making it a versatile favorite.

Ingredients

  • gnocchi
  • chicken breast
  • broccoli
  • heavy cream
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • onion
  • parmesan cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • Italian seasoning
  • butter
  • flour

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2Cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float, then drain and set aside.
  3. 3In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. 5Add diced chicken breast to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  6. 6Stir in broccoli florets and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green.
  7. 7Sprinkle flour over the chicken and broccoli mixture, stirring to combine and cook for 1 minute.
  8. 8Gradually pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  9. 9Remove from heat and stir in cooked gnocchi and half of the parmesan cheese until well combined.
  10. 10Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
  11. 11Dot with butter and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  12. 12Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

heavy cream

Healthier: Greek yogurt

Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

Healthier: nutritional yeast

Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

chicken breast

Healthier: tofu

Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein option.

mozzarella cheese

Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar can be a more affordable cheese option.

Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment

large skilletbaking dishpotcolandermeasuring cupsspatula
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Also Known As

Chicken Gnocchi BakeCreamy Gnocchi Casserole

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup penne pasta
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. 3Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
  4. 4In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
  5. 5Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  6. 6Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. 7Add the cooked pasta and crispy bacon to the sauce, tossing to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. 8Slice the chicken and serve it on top of the creamy pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Equipment

large skilletpot for boiling pastameasuring cupsmeasuring spoonscutting boardknife

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