Chicken Nugget Parmesan

Chicken Nugget Parmesan turns a freezer staple into a quick and easy dinner: crispy chicken nuggets are layered with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. It’s a fun, family-friendly twist on classic chicken Parmesan.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 9 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 379

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

1 29-ounce package frozen chicken nuggets (about 45 nuggets
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 6 ounces
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 4 ounces1 (15-ounce jar marinara sauce (1 3/4 cups
1 15-ounce jar marinara sauce (1 3/4 cups
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish optional

Method

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 13×18-inch rimmed baking sheet with foil. Coat foil with cooking spray.
Arrange chicken nuggets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until heated through and crispy, 13 to 15 minutes.
Adjust oven rack to the top third of the oven. Preheat broiler.
Group the baked chicken nuggets into servings of 5 nuggets each.
Combine the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl. Spoon 3 tablespoons marinara sauce evenly over each portion. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper. Top each portion with 1/3 cup cheese mixture.
Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
Garnish with basil or parsley before serving, if desired.