# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - ½ cup minced onion (approximately 1 small onion)
04 - 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
05 - 17.6 ounces gnocchi (fresh or shelf-stable, not dried)
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
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Position an oven rack in the upper third of your oven and preheat the broiler on low setting.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and onion for approximately 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
03 - Add gnocchi to the skillet and stir gently. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden on the surface.
04 - Stir in the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes to heat through completely.
05 - While the chicken mixture heats, melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add panko bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir to combine evenly.
06 - Remove the cover from the skillet. Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the gnocchi mixture, then top with the prepared panko mixture in an even layer.
07 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the panko topping is golden brown.
08 - Remove the skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Sprinkle fresh basil over the top and serve immediately while hot.
