Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe

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Baked pasta casserole with meatballs, melted cheese, and parsley in a white dish on a wooden table with bowls of sauce, grated cheese, and chopped herbs nearby.

Everything you love about chicken parmesan, baked into a family-style casserole. This easy pasta bake comes together quickly and delivers all that classic chicken parm flavor in one dish.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 30

Resting Time: 5

Servings: Servings

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

12 ounces dried rotini (about 4½ cups)
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt for the pasta water
22 –24 ounces frozen chicken nuggets (about 40 nuggets)
32 ounces (4 cups) marinara sauce
8 ounces (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese, I like Cabot cheese if you can find it
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions

Cook the chicken nuggets according to the package directions. Or if you're making homemade chicken nuggets, cook through per the recipe.
When the nuggets are done, set them aside. If any nuggets are large, cut them in half or into bite sized pieces.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook 2 minutes less than the box recommends for "al dente".
While the pasta boils, gather the rest of your ingredients and preheat the oven to 375°F.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and transfer to a large bowl. Add the marinara sauce and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread half of the pasta mixture in the bottom of the dish. Top with half of the chicken nuggets.
Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella and ¼ cup parmesan over the nuggets. Add the remaining pasta, then the rest of the nuggets, and finish with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Bake for 25–35 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbling around the edges. If the cheese needs more color, broil on high for about 2 minutes until lightly golden.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving so it sets up and scoops easily.

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Time-saving tip: Boil the pasta once the nuggets start cooking. As the pasta cooks, set out the marinara and measure the cheeses. That way, everything’s ready to assemble as soon as the nuggets are done.
Undercooking the pasta before assembling the casserole will keep it from turning to mush later as the casserole bakes.

Cuisine American, Italian

Course Dinner, Lunch/Dinner

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