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!
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. 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.
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
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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.
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.