italian chicken nugget casserole

How To Make italian chicken nugget casserole

• Step 1
  Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ziti pasta in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes; drain.
• Step 2
  Transfer to a large bowl, add 1 Tbsp Italian salad dressing and 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; mix well for 2 minutes until combined. Set aside.
• Step 3
  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Step 4
  Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Add 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese and 2 tsp garlic powder; mix well.
• Step 5
  Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chicken nuggets and cook for 6 minutes or until completely tender.
• Step 6
  Stir in 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese,1 Tbsp Italian salad dressing, 1/2 cup marinara sauce, sea salt/black pepper, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Remove from heat.
• Step 7
  In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream, remaining Italian salad dressing, ricotta cheese, remaining Italian seasoning and remaining marinara sauce; whisk together for 5 minutes until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
• Step 8
  Add prepared ziti into chicken nugget mixture in saucepan; mix well.
• Step 9
  Pour into a prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Step 10
  Bake for 30 minutes or until the casserole is set. Cool completely for 10 minutes.
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