Baked Parmesan Chicken Gnocchi
This Baked Parmesan Chicken Gnocchi is nothing but pure comfort food. It comes together so quickly thanks to store-bought gnocchi!
Equipment
- skillet
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken or chicken sausage*
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small brown onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (32oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (17.5oz) package gnocchi
- 1/4 cup fresh basil torn or sliced, plus more for topping
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup Panko or Italian breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Set a large (oven-safe) shallow skillet over moderate heat. Once hot, drizzle in the oil and add the chicken. Use a wooden spoon to break it up and cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the granulated garlic, granulated onion, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, oregano, dried basil, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, giving it a good stir.
- Stir in the onion and garlic and cook for a minute or two to soften, and just begin to brown. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds or so to develop the flavor. Add the pasta sauce, lower the heat and bring to a simmer. Stir in the gnocchi and fresh basil and cook over low heat, stirring often, until the gnocchi have become soft and tender, about 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and then sprinkle the top evenly with mozzarella and bread crumbs. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. You can also place under the broiler for the last minute or two to brown the top. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
*Note: If using chicken sausage, you can omit the seasonings added to the ground chicken.