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Caprese Gnocchi Sheet Pan (with Chicken Meatballs or Sausage)

This Caprese Gnocchi Sheet Pan dinner is an easy 20-minute meal made with golden gnocchi, chicken meatballs or sausage, melty mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package gnocchi shelf-stable or refrigerated
  • 1 lb chicken meatballs pre-made or homemade or chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup pearl mozzarella or torn fresh mozzarella
  • Balsamic glaze for finishing
  • Fresh basil chopped

Let's Make It
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Add gnocchi, tomatoes, and chicken meatballs or sausage to a large sheet pan.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss everything evenly, spread out, and roast for 20–22 minutes, until tomatoes burst and gnocchi is golden.
  • Add mozzarella during the last 5 minutes so it melts without burning.
  • Finish with balsamic glaze and fresh basil before serving.
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