Zesty Italian Chicken Parm Skewers with Cheesy Baked Gnocchi

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup breadcrumbs, panko or regular
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store-bought
• 16 oz gnocchi, shelf-stable or fresh
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup basil, fresh, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet and a 9x13 baking dish.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and parmesan. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. Dip the chicken cubes in the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Thread the chicken onto skewers.