Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Skillet (Print Version)

Golden gnocchi with shredded chicken in marinara, topped with crispy panko and melted mozzarella.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (rotisserie chicken recommended)
05 - 17.6 ounces gnocchi (fresh or shelf-stable, not dried)
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
09 - 24 ounces pasta or 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Position an oven rack in the upper third of your oven. 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 softened and fragrant.
03 - Add gnocchi to the skillet and stir. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.
04 - Stir in shredded chicken, pasta 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 mixture heats, melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add panko, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning; stir until evenly combined.
06 - Remove cover from skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over gnocchi mixture, then top with prepared panko mixture.
07 - Transfer skillet to the oven. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese melts and becomes bubbly and panko topping is golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • A complete comfort food dinner that comes together in one pan with minimal cleanup
  • The combination of pillowy gnocchi and crispy cheesy topping is absolutely addictive
  • Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something that feels special without the effort
02 -
  • Use an oven-safe skillet or you will have to transfer everything to a baking dish which defeats the purpose of a one-pan meal
  • Watch the broiler closely during the last 2 minutes because panko can go from golden to burnt in seconds
03 -
  • Pat the cooked chicken dry with paper towels before adding so it does not make your sauce too watery
  • Sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes into the sauce if your family enjoys a little heat
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