Chicken Nugget Parm Casserole

Name: Chicken Nugget Parm Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cooking spray; Kosher salt; 3/4 lb. rigatoni or other short pasta; 2 (24-oz.) jars marinara sauce, divided; 2 (1-lb.) bags frozen chicken nuggets, divided; 4 c. shredded mozzarella (about 1 lb.), divided; 6 Tbsp. finely grated Parmesan, divided; Chopped fresh basil, for serving

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:1h 30min

Updated at: Thu, 16 May 2024 20:18:42 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories740.5 kcal (37%)

Total Fat37.4 g (53%)

Carbs64.3 g (25%)

Sugars10.3 g (11%)

Protein35.5 g (71%)

Sodium1794.8 mg (90%)

Fiber6.2 g (22%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

cooking spray

kosher salt

0.75 lbrigatoni

or other short pasta

2 x 24 ozmarinara sauce

jars, divided

2 x 1 lbfrozen chicken nuggets

divided

4 cshredded mozzarella

divided

6 TbspParmesan

finely grated, divided

fresh basil

chopped, for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375º. 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. Continue to bake until cheese is melted and golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with basil.