My whole family asks for this chicken parmesan gnocchi bake when dinnertime rolls around, and since it’s so easy, I’m happy to make it! Made with less than 7 ingredients, this baked gnocchi casserole is filled with juicy cubes of chicken, tender gnocchi, marinara, and creamy mozzarella. Cheesy, saucy, and sure to please, this recipe won’t disappoint!
Chicken Gnocchi Bake Recipe
When I’m craving Italian food but want to veer away from the usual pasta, I whip out some pillowy potato gnocchi instead! I’m obsessed with chicken parm, so I wanted to stuff all that flavor into this chicken gnocchi bake, and boy is it good. Basically 5 ingredients and a couple of steps is all it takes to get dinner on the table.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store baked gnocchi with chicken in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, reheat in a 400°F oven until everything is fully warmed through.
How to Freeze
Let the chicken and gnocchi casserole fully cool to room temperature prior to freezing in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator prior to reheating.
Notes and Tips
- If you want the crispiness of chicken parm, coat the cubes of chicken in breadcrumbs before pan-frying. Then add to the casserole and bake as instructed.
- Feel free to use leftover shredded chicken instead of cooking fresh chicken. Since it’s already fully cooked, just through the chicken in with the gnocchi and bake.
Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
- 16 ounces gnocchi 1 package
- 2 cups marinara sauce divided
- 8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese sliced
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add in the chicken and cook until golden brown and the inside is no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- If the pan is dry, add in another tablespoon of oil. Sauté the gnocchi until golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside.16 ounces gnocchi
- Spread one-third of the marinara in the bottom. Top with half of the chicken, then half the mozzarella. Repeat with sauce, chicken, gnocchi, sauce and mozzarella. Top with parmesan.2 cups marinara sauce, 8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Broil for another 1-2 minutes to turn the cheese golden brown. Remove from the oven, top with basil, serve and enjoy!2 tablespoons torn fresh basil
Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a crowd!
- You can prep this dish the night before. Complete steps 1-4, cover, and store in the fridge. Bake the following day.
- Ensure that the chicken is cooked through before adding it to the baking dish.
- Bake the dish in a preheated oven so that it cooks through evenly.
How to Make Chicken Parm Baked Gnocchi Step by Step
Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Then cut 1½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes, add them to the skillet and cook until no longer pink. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
Sear the Gnocchi: First, add more oil if needed. Then sauté 16 ounces of gnocchi until golden, about 10 minutes.
Assemble the Casserole: Spread ⅓ of the marinara sauce (you’ll need 2 cups for the entire dish) into the bottom of a casserole dish. Top with half of the cooked cubes of chicken, then 4 ounces of mozzarella. Repeat with another ⅓ of the sauce and the rest of the chicken; then add the gnocchi; and finish with the rest of the sauce and mozzarella. Top with ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
Bake: Bake chicken gnocchi at 450°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Broil for another 1-2 minutes to get that golden brown color. Garnish with about 2 tablespoons of fresh torn basil, and enjoy!
I made this but upon taking gnocchi out of pan after sautéing them per recipe they were hard. Perhaps boiling them would have been better??
Definitely modify if needed!