Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this creamy chicken gnocchi dish, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with loved ones. Featuring tender gnocchi enveloped in a rich, herb-infused sauce with succulent chicken pieces, this meal is a delightful balance of flavors that will leave everyone at the table satisfied and smiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shelf-stable or refrigerated potato gnocchi (uncooked)
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cups quality marinara tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear chicken and onions with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for 5 to 6 minutes until golden.
- Simmer Marinara: Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in marinara sauce and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to coat the chicken.
- Add Gnocchi & Cheese: Stir uncooked potato gnocchi into the sauce. Remove from heat and generously top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake & Serve: Bake uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes until gnocchi is tender and cheese is golden and bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg