Chicken nugget posta

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:40min

Put the chicken in the air fryer first before putting them in the oven

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:45:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories741.9 kcal (37%)

Total Fat38.6 g (55%)

Carbs63.5 g (24%)

Sugars9.4 g (10%)

Protein38.8 g (78%)

Sodium1773.8 mg (89%)

Fiber5.9 g (21%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

cooking spray

kosher salt

0.75 lbRigatoni

2 jarsmarinara sauce

2 lbFrozen chicken nuggets

4 cupsshredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese

6 TbspFinely grated Parmesan

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Grease an 11"-by-8" baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, usually 2 to 3 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 jar marinara sauce and toss to coat.

Step 3

Layer half of pasta mixture into bottom of prepared dish. Arrange 2 cups chicken nuggets in a single layer over top. Dollop half of remaining marinara sauce over nuggets. Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella and 3 tablespoons Parmesan. Top with remaining pasta mixture and 2 cups nuggets.

Step 4

Tightly cover baking dish in foil. Bake casserole until warmed through, 40 to 45 minutes.

Step 5

Top with remaining marinara sauce, 2 cups mozzarella, and 3 tablespoons Parmesan.

Step 6

Continue to bake until cheese is melted and golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with basil.