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Becky Hardin
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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!
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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.
Why 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.
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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.
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.
- This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a crowd! Simple double the ingredients.
4.58 from 87 votes
Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake
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!
Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
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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
See AlsoCreamy Cauliflower Soup RecipeBake 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.
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.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 159mg53%
Sodium 1627mg71%
Potassium 1051mg30%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 56g112%
Vitamin A 1072IU21%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 392mg39%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: Becky Hardin
Course:Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:Italian
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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??Reply
- Becky Hardin says
Definitely modify if needed!
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