Garlic Butter Sheet Pan Gnocchi Dinner
You get a completely different gnocchi experience with this garlic butter sheet pan gnocchi dinner! While still pillowy soft inside, the exterior gets golden brown and crisp.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 16 ounces shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi (no need to boil)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 lb. total)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 crown)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
To finish:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a large rimmed sheet pan, about 18 x 13 inches.
- In a large bowl, toss together the gnocchi, diced chicken, and broccoli florets. Drizzle with olive oil and add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to coat everything with seasonings.16 ounces shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi, 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces, 4 cups broccoli florets, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven, stir well. Continue baking for 10 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), and the broccoli is lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan on the stove. Stir in the minced garlic.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and drizzle the garlic butter over the chicken, gnocchi, and broccoli. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese, and lightly toss everything together. Top with fresh parsley, if desired.¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional garnish
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan on the side.
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Notes
- Variations: Try cauliflower, zucchini, or asparagus instead of broccoli. You could garnish with a different fresh herb, such as sage, oregano, basil, or chives.
- Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an covered container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stove, or in the microwave oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz. chicken with 4 oz. gnocchi, broccoli, sauce | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 951mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1041IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 6mg
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