Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake
We put a fiery twist on traditional Chicken Parmesan with a spicy tomato sauce featuring our Calabrian chili peppers. Add the chicken to a skillet with gnocchi, sauce, and cheese, and you have the ultimate comfort food to keep you warm all winter long.
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- Preheat the oven 350°F. Line an oven tray with parchment paper.
- Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Start the sauce by heating olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and peppers, and sauté until the onions become translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add the Passata and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low, add salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Add chicken to the egg mixture, rotating to coat each fillet evenly in the mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
- When chicken is ready for cooking, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic together in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
- Place chicken on a prepared baking tray and bake for 15 minutes until the chicken is almost cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Turn oven to broil.
- In an oven proof skillet or cast iron skillet, coat the bottom with a layer of the sauce. Add the gnocchi in a singular layer. Add another layer of sauce and top with the shredded provolone cheese. Note: Keep extra sauce to serve for the sauce lovers!
- Nestle the chicken on top of the gnocchi and cheese. Add a layer of sauce on each piece of chicken. Top each breast with 2-3 slices of mozzarella cheese and about 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with basil.
- Broil for 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and melted, and the chicken is completely cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.