This delicious chicken parmesan gnocchi bake is super quick to prep and requires just 5 ingredients! Wonderfully cheesy and filling, it’s perfect comfort food!
Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole
Sometimes we all need a meal that is pure comfort, and right now, this comes in the form of this yummy chicken parmesan gnocchi bake. This Italian inspired dinner is loaded with flavor, and you’ll be going back for seconds!
Perfect to serve with a fresh salad or sautéed veggies.
For more chicken bakes, be sure to check out my Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake and Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake.
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download nowWhy you will love this gnocchi bake!
- Easy: It takes minutes to prep this family dinner and the cooking time is hands off.
- 5 ingredients: Yes, you heard that right! Just 5 basic ingredients and you will have a delicious meal in no time!
- Make ahead: You can prep this dish days ahead of time, perfect for an easy meal after a busy day.
How to make this chicken gnocchi bake
- Cook: Cook the chicken pieces in a skillet until cooked through. Remove and sauté the gnocchi in the same pan.
- Make: Layer the marinara, chicken and mozzarella in a baking dish and top with parmesan.
- Bake: Cook in a pre-heated oven and finish under the broiler so that the cheese is golden brown.
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
What is gnocchi?
Gnocchi is a variety of pasta that is made with potato, flour and eggs. They are light potato dumplings and have a smooth and silky texture.
You can of course make your own gnocchi, but I find that store bought gnocchi works just as well in this recipe.
Can you make this ahead of time?
This chicken parmesan gnocchi dish is best served as soon as it’s baked, but you can build the dish the day before. Keep it covered in the fridge and take it out about 20 minutes before you want to cook it so that it comes to room temperature.
If you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
What’s the best chicken to use?
I like to use diced chicken breast for this recipe, but you can also use thigh. If you have leftover rotisserie chicken you can use that instead, and you can add it right into the dish without having to cook it first.
Easily Feed the Crowd
- This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a crowd! Simple double the ingredients.
More Recipe Notes and Tips
- Ensure that the chicken is cooked through before adding it to the baking dish.
- Bake the dish in a pre heated oven so that it cooks through evenly.
Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ lbs. chicken breast cubed
- 16 ounces gnocchi 1 package
- 2 cups marinara sauce divided
- 8 oz whole-milk mozzarella cheese sliced
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- 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.
- If the pan is dry, add in another tablespoon of oil. Sautee the gnocchi until golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Spread 1/3 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.
- 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!
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 pre heated oven so that it cooks through evenly.
Jeanne says
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??
Becky Hardin says
Definitely modify if needed!