Taco Gnocchi Skillet
This Taco Gnocchi Skillet has it all going on in one pan; taco-seasoned protein of choice, plenty of vegetables, pillowy bites of gnocchi, melty cheese, and crushed tortilla chips. This dish is flavorful with fun textures in every bite.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 538kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef pork, chicken, or turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil (if using a lean protein)
- 1 pound pre-made gnocchi
- 1 10 ounce can Rotel
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 medium white or yellow onion finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper finely diced
- 1 15.5 ounce can sweet corn
- 4 tablespoons chipotle en adobo pepper sauce (optional, adds heat and smokiness)
- 1 cup Oaxaca or Monterey jack cheese shredded
- Crushed tortillas chips or tortilla strips (be generous!)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat (if using a lean protein like ground chicken or turkey). Add ground meat and taco seasoning and cook for 5-7 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break the meat into smaller pieces.1 pound ground beef, 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil, 1 packet taco seasoning
- Meanwhile, prepare gnocchi according to package directions. Strain and set aside until needed.1 pound pre-made gnocchi
- Strain excess grease. It’s okay to leave just a little bit of grease behind for the next step.
- Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.1 medium white or yellow onion, 1 green bell pepper
- Add the can of Rotel, can of corn, and chipotle en adobo pepper sauce to the pan.1 10 ounce can Rotel, 1 15.5 ounce can sweet corn, 4 tablespoons chipotle en adobo pepper sauce
- Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, uncovered. The liquid will reduce down a bit.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add cooked gnocchi. Continue cooking another 2 minutes, gently stirring the gnocchi into the mix.
- Remove the pan from heat. Top with shredded cheese and cover with a lid until the cheese melts. For the finale, top with crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips and dig in!1 cup Oaxaca or Monterey jack cheese, Crushed tortillas chips or tortilla strips
Notes
*Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions and remember, you will mix in the gnocchi at the end for an additional 2 minutes cooking time.
Don't forget to strain that grease off if you're using a fattier meat, like ground beef. I always strain with a fine mesh sieve, then spread over paper towels to ensure all the excess grease is absorbed.
Garnish away! I love the crunchy contrast of tortilla strips, but you can also garnish with sliced black olives, avocado, sour cream, or parsley or cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1014IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 6mg