Sheet Pan Chicken and Gnocchi make a quick and simple meal. Just toss chicken, gnocchi, and vegetables together in one pan and roast for an easy and flavorful weeknight meal.
When I discovered you could cook gnocchi in a sheet pan I was mind blown! Sheet pan gnocchi is delish because you get a little more crispiness than when boiling it and when you get a bite with golden, melted parmesan it’s a dream! I love that a whole meal comes together so quickly and effortlessly.
What is Gnocchi?
Gnocchi (pronounced N’YAW-kee) originates in Northern Italy. It is a potato dumpling generally consisting of potatoes and wheat flour. Gnocchi means “dumplings” in Italian. They have a mild potato taste and are light, tender, and airy.
For a healthier option, try Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods cauliflower gnocchi. Delallo brand has gluten-free potato gnocchi as well.
Ingredients
How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken and Gnocchi
- In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- On a large cookie sheet, arrange gnocchi, chicken, zucchini, asparagus, and peppers in a single layer if possible. Pour oil and herb mixture over and toss to coat.
- Bake 20 minutes. Add tomatoes and sprinkle everything with parmesan cheese.
- Turn heat to broil. Broil until cheese is golden and the chicken is cooked through with no pink and the internal temperature is 165°F.
- Serve.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Gnocchi
Equipment
- small bowl
- large baking sheet
Ingredients
- ¼ cup avocado or olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- ½ tsp parsley
- ¼ tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp rosemary
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 16 ounces shelf-stable gnocchi
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 medium zucchini sliced into rounds
- 8 ounces asparagus cut in ⅓
- 1½ cups sweet mini peppers diced
- 1½ cups multi-colored cherry tomatoes cut in ½
- ½ cup fresh parmesan cheese shaved or shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven 400°F.
- In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.On a large baking sheet, spread out gnocchi, chicken, zucchini, asparagus, and peppers in a single layer if possible. Pour the oil and herb mixture over everything then toss to coat.
- Bake 20 minutes. Add tomatoes and sprinkle everything with parmesan cheese. Turn heat to broil. Broil until cheese is golden and the chicken is cooked through with no pink and the internal temperature is 165°F.Serve.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
This may be a stupid question…. but you don’t boil the gnocchi first?
Thanks for asking Madeleine! There is no need to boil the gnocchi first. Just having a little bit of oil on them and baking cooks them. Let me know if you have any other questions and I hope you enjoy this recipe!
I did not know you could bake gnocchi! This is a game changer lol. I’ll have to try out this recipe, sheet pan recipes are the best!!
I know Leah, I was mind blown when I found out you could bake gnocchi, haha! Sheet pan meals are really the best, so easy. I hope you get to try and enjoy this recipe.
I love gnocchi and thank you for sharing such a great recipe. I always have them with your basic butter or tomato sauce, and it is wonderful to add a new way to enjoy them.
Thank you Giangi, this is a different yet delicious way to enjoy gnocchi! Hope you enjoy it.
I love “gnocchi” !!!
Your recipe intrigues me a lot because it’s very different from the traditional Italian ones I’m used to. Can’t wait to try it, thanks for sharing!
Yes Fabiana, it is a different method of cooking than the traditional way. I love the way the gnocchi comes out when baked and this is just a really simple and tasty meal.
This looks so good! I have never baked gnocchi before, but now I would definitely try it. I make sheet pan dishes a lot because they’re delicious and easy to make; the veggies always come out so crunchy. Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you Colette, I also love sheet pan meals! They are so easy and I love how everything comes together in one pan. Hope you get a chance to try this recipe!