Chicken Bacon Ranch Gnocchi Bake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Gnocchi Bake is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines tender gnocchi with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy ranch sauce. It’s an easy chicken recipe that the whole family will love.

The recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners. You can customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasoning to suit your taste.

Delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Gnocchi Bake

This hearty bake features soft gnocchi mixed with cooked chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich ranch-flavored sauce, topped with melted cheese. The total preparation and cooking time is about 45 minutes, and it serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound gnocchi
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup ranch dressing
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the Gnocchi: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked gnocchi, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top of the gnocchi mixture.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve hot.