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Baked Gnocchi With Chicken Recipe

This recipe creates a comforting and flavorful baked gnocchi dish with tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a creamy parmesan sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this one-pan wonder (or two-pan if you don't have an oven-safe skillet!) is easy to make and sure to impress. Whether you use a skillet, casserole dish, Dutch oven, or even an oven-safe skillet with deep sides, this recipe is adaptable to your cookware! Get ready for cheesy, bubbly goodness in just 40 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 324.6 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Baked Gnocchi With Chicken

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Ingredients for Baked Gnocchi With Chicken

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • Unsalted Butter
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1.5 lbs cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • Potato Gnocchi
  • Baby Spinach
  • Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Baked Gnocchi With Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet (or regular skillet) over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned (about 4 minutes).
  3. Transfer mushrooms to a plate. Wipe out the skillet.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the skillet.
  5. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly golden.
  6. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
  7. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and nutmeg.
  8. Add cooked chicken, mushrooms, gnocchi, and spinach to the skillet. Stir to combine and wilt the spinach.
  9. Sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese.
  10. If using a separate casserole dish, transfer the mixture to the prepared dish. Otherwise, proceed with baking in the skillet.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  12. (Optional) Broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the top.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

47g

Carbs

3g

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