Chicken Nugget Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken Nugget Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ziti Pasta; 3 Tablespoons Butter; 3 Tablespoons Flour; 1- 1/2 cup Milk; 2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 1/2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic; 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg; 1 jar (24 Oz. Size) Spaghetti Sauce; 13- 1/2 ounces, weight Frozen, Precooked Chicken Nuggets; 1- 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound Ziti Pasta
3 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons Flour
1- 1/2 cup Milk
2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
1/2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg
1 jar (24 Oz. Size) Spaghetti Sauce
13- 1/2 ounces, weight Frozen, Precooked Chicken Nuggets
1- 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1
Boil pasta according to package instructions but subtract 2 minutes from the recommended boiling time.
2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, sprinkle with flour and whisk continuously.
3
Add milk and cook until thickened, then add cream cheese, garlic, and nutmeg.
4
Cook this until cream cheese is melted.
5
Turn off the heat and set aside.
6
Put 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan and spread evenly.
7
Toss 1/2 of the pasta on top of the sauce, now all of the milk/cream cheese mixture, then the other half of the noodles.
8
Top with the remaining spaghetti sauce.
9
Place chicken nuggets on top of the casserole in an even layer and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
10
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

1210

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ziti Pasta, 3 Tablespoons Butter, 3 Tablespoons Flour, 1- 1/2 cup Milk, and more.

Yes, Chicken Nugget Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Nugget Casserole

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