Chicken Nugget Casserole

Chicken Nugget Casserole combines two kid-favorite meals into one! With pasta and red sauce on the bottom and a layer of chicken nuggets on top, it's sure to be a hit!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole, pasta

Servings:

Calories: 568kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Ingredients

8 ounce dry cellentani pasta or other similar size pasta (bowtie, penne, rotini, etc)
1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 chicken nuggets

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a square pan (8x8" or 9x9") with cooking spray.
Cook the pasta to al dente, according to package instructions; drain and pour into a large bowl.
8 ounce dry cellentani pasta
To the pasta, add the jar of marinara sauce and 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese; stir until combined and pour into prepared pan.
1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce, 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the pasta.
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Arrange the chicken nuggets over the cheese and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
16 chicken nuggets
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken nuggets are golden brown and the outer edges of the casserole are bubbly.

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