Chicken Nugget Casserole

How can you make chicken nugget casserole your own?

Making this chicken nugget casserole your own is easy to do, especially because it's a quick and short recipe. Use your favorite jarred marinara sauce, or mix in some vegetables like mushrooms, tomatoes, or frozen peas. Add a dash of red pepper flakes for some extra heat. If you want to make this a more filling meal, add some cooked, al dente pasta before you top the frozen nuggets and Parmesan with sauce. We'd suggest using bow tie pasta, medium shells, or even tortellini.

What can you serve with chicken nugget casserole?

Serve chicken nugget casserole with a vegetable like green beans or sautéed zucchini, or a fresh green salad. If you don't end up adding pasta to the casserole dish, serve it on the side.

How should you store leftovers of chicken nugget casserole?

Chicken nugget casserole will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, as long as your wrap it tightly. If you liked this recipe, be sure to check out more chicken casserole recipes—although not all of them use chicken nuggets.

—Sarah Fischer, Taste Recipes Associate Food Stylist