---
title: Oven-Ready Chicken Sausage Gnocchi Bake
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/oven-ready-chicken-sausage-gnocchi-bake-602c41f211baa01e9758f57a
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
  - Soy
tags:
  - Easy Prep
  - Pasta
  - Comfort Food
  - Quick
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 5300
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the rich, creamy sauce, though some found the chicken sausage too spicy or strongly seasoned.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: While quick to assemble, several noted it required more prep than expected.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/oven-ready-chicken-sausage-gnocchi-bake.avif"
---
Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat to 450°F. Bring @butter{2%tbsp} to room temperature.

In a #large bowl{}, combine @marinara sauce{8%oz}, @cream sauce base{6%oz}, half the @garlic powder{1%tsp}, half the @italian seasoning{1%tsp}, ½ tsp @sugar{½%tsp}, and @salt{1%pinch}. Stir until smooth. TIP: Cut top off cream sauce base carton to open fully and scrape sides.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @panko breadcrumbs{2%tbsp}, @parmesan cheese{2%tbsp}, a large drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp}, @salt{1%pinch}, and @black pepper{1%pinch}.

Break up @gnocchi{16%oz} with your hands, then divide between @oven-ready tray{1%unit}s.

Break up @italian chicken sausage mix{8%oz} into 1-inch pieces and divide between trays. Pour sauce over to coat, then evenly sprinkle with panko topping.

Bake on top rack until gnocchi is tender, sausage is cooked through, sauce is bubbly, and panko topping is golden brown ~{15%minutes}. TIP: For a more deeply browned crust, broil ~{2%minutes} more.

While gnocchi bakes, halve @demi-baguette{1%unit}. Spread cut sides with softened butter.

When gnocchi has ~{5%minutes} left, place bread cut sides up directly on an oven rack until toasted ~{3%minutes}.

Once gnocchi bake is done, let sit at room temperature until sauce has cooled slightly ~{3%minutes}.

Meanwhile, halve garlic bread on a diagonal. Sprinkle gnocchi bake with @chili flakes{1%tsp} to taste.

Divide between plates and serve with garlic bread on the side for dipping.