A hearty skillet dish with tender chicken, gnocchi, marinara, and a crisp cheesy topping for a quick dinner.
# 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. 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 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.
04 - Stir in shredded chicken, marinara sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5 minutes to heat through.
05 - While chicken mixture heats, melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add panko, Parmesan, and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
06 - Remove cover from skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over gnocchi mixture, then top with prepared panko mixture.
07 - Transfer skillet to oven. Broil for 5 to 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.
