Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake Recipe

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Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake Recipe

Baked gnocchi is the easiest dinner idea! Made with just 5 ingredients, this chicken parmesan gnocchi bake is cozy, easy, and delicious.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 635kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

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 grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil optional, for garnish

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 of the baking dish.
2 cups marinara sauce
Top with half of the chicken, then half the gnocchi and mozzarella cheese.
8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese
Repeat with sauce, chicken, gnocchi, sauce and mozzarella. Top with parmesan.
¼ cup 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 fresh basil

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Notes

*Feel free to use leftover shredded chicken instead of cooking fresh chicken. Since it's already fully cooked, just throw the chicken in with the gnocchi and bake.

**If you'd like to use a different type of pasta, cook it to al dente according to the package before adding it to the casserole dish. Do not sear other types of pasta; they won't hold together in the pan.

Tips:

This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a crowd!
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.
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.

Make-Ahead: You can prep this dish the night before. Complete steps 1-6, cover, and store in the fridge. Bake the following day.

Storage: Store chicken Parmesan gnocchi bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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