chicken nugget casserole
For clarification, this is a modified recipe, based on the original from Eating on a Dime website. The photos and instructions are my own. This is a great way to use chicken nuggets, and it is delicious, the family truly enjoyed this casserole and this will be a regular now. When I make this again, I will add some diced tomatoes and see how that works out.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 750 grams frozen chicken nuggets, (1 1/2 lb)
- 500 grams dry bowtie pasta, (1 lb)
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
How To Make chicken nugget casserole
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Step 1Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling. Add pasta and cook until almost tender, as it will get cooked more while baking. Drain well. Return drained pasta to the pot. -
Step 2While the pasta is cooking, preheat your oven to 180° (350° F). Get out a 9x13 baking pan and grease with butter.
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Step 3To a mixing bowl, add the tomato sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Whisk together. Add the sauce to the drained pasta and mix with a large spoon.
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Step 4Add 1½ cups Mozzarella cheese, and ½ cup Parmesan cheese. Mix together.
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Step 5Add the frozen chicken nuggets and mix together.
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Step 6Dump the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread out evenly.
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Step 7Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
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Step 8Bake for 45 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and cheese is browned.
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Step 9I simply used a spatula and cut the casserole into 6 portions. Serve and enjoy.
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Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#chicken nuggets
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Category:
Casseroles
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