Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi (Print View)

A comforting skillet meal blending shredded chicken, soft gnocchi, marinara sauce, and a golden cheesy panko topping.

# Components:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - ½ cup minced onion (1 small onion)
04 - 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
05 - 17.6 ounces gnocchi (fresh or shelf-stable)
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
09 - 24 ounces marinara sauce
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Panko Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
13 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 - ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
15 - 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil

# Directions:

01 - Position an oven rack in the upper third of your oven and preheat the broiler on low setting.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion for approximately 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
03 - Add gnocchi to the skillet and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.
04 - Stir in shredded chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
05 - While the chicken mixture heats, melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning; stir until combined.
06 - Remove the cover from the skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the gnocchi mixture, then top with the prepared panko mixture.
07 - Transfer skillet to the oven and broil for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and panko is golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • 30-Minute Meal: Perfect for hectic evenings without compromising on flavor.
  • One-Skillet Ease: Everything is prepared in a single pan, making cleanup a breeze.
  • Rotisserie Chicken Hack: Uses pre-cooked chicken to speed up the process significantly.
  • Crowd Pleaser: Combines the beloved flavors of Chicken Parm with the soft texture of gnocchi.
02 -
  • Gnocchi Selection: Always use fresh or shelf-stable gnocchi; dried gnocchi will not achieve the right texture in this skillet method.
  • Broiler Watch: Keep a close eye on the skillet during the broiling stage, as panko can go from perfectly golden to burnt in seconds.
  • Fresh Herbs: Wait to add the fresh basil until just before serving to keep it vibrant and aromatic.
  • Cheese Melt: If you want a deeper brown on the cheese, you can slightly increase the broiler heat for the last 60 seconds.
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