Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake

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Everyone... hold your horses - if you've never made my Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake, it's about to be the new favorite thing on What's Gaby Cooking!

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Let me preface this by saying... I'm not even sure how we can go up from here. This Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake is just THAT good.

Chicken Parm Gnocchi Bake from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

It's a ground chicken mixture that's flavored the same way you would season a chicken parmesan. Add to that some perfectly boiled gnocchi (which are like little pillows of heaven) on top and finish it off tons of cheese and herbs because obviously love a burrata moment, and that's about it. It's magical to say the least and I am 20000% confident that you're going to love it. Also it's perfection when served with my cucumber salad - just saying!

If you're a fan of this Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake, here are some more of my fav Chicken Parmesan inspired recipes...

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Chicken Parm Gnocchi Bake from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake

Author: Gaby Dalkin
4.9 from 47 votes
Your fav Chicken Parmesan mixed with Gnocchi in the form of a quick and easy bake!! It's perfection
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces plain gnocchi
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 cups store-bought marinara sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 ball fresh burrata
  • Sprigs fresh basil or oregano for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions; drain, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the ground chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the gnocchi, reserved cooking liquid, marinara sauce and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Add the parmesan and stir.
  • Sprinkle with the mozzarella. Bake on the top oven rack until hot and bubbling and the cheese turns golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the burrata on top. And season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

Notes

Feel free to get fancy and use spinach gnocchi. It will make a great visual on the plate.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1404mg | Potassium: 1054mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 952IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 415mg | Iron: 6mg
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91 Comments

  1. Question: has anyone made this with ground beef? My thought is that using a pound + of ground beef, draining the rendered fat, the proceeding with the rest of the recipe might be more suited for my beef eaters! Thanks.

  2. I used fresh gnocchi but I think shelf stable might have been better. The gnocchi dissolved to a mashed potato consistency.

  3. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! We might try it with a different type of pasta to lighten it up as my husband thought this dish was a little too heavy (but he still loved it). I'd also recommend a larger braiser for the dish than the 2.25 qt. At one point I thought it was going to overflow. Was absolutely delicious as leftovers too. Can't wait to make it again.

  4. 5 stars
    This was quick and easy to put together for a fantastic dinner! I used "fresh" Gnocchi because that's what I could find in store; so no extra boiling (extra step) needed. I added 1/4 cup water instead of the reserved cooking liquid. Besides that change, I kept to recipe without substitutions. This will be a repeat recipe. Delicious!

  5. 5 stars
    This was very tasty and easy to make. I used ground spicy italian chicken sausage which added a bit more flavor than just plain ground chicken. I would definitely make this again!

  6. 5 stars
    This recipe is a staple in our house!! I sub with TJ’s cauliflower gnocchi to make it gluten free and it’s incredible!

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