Ultimate Chicken Nugget Taco Bake
A fun and cozy Chicken Nugget Taco Bake, perfect for family gatherings and picky eaters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 package Frozen Chicken Nuggets
- 1 cup Taco Sauce
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Pepper Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 6–8 Tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the chicken nuggets according to package instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it.
- Slice the baked chicken nuggets into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer a thin layer of taco sauce at the bottom of the dish.
- Place a layer of tortillas over the sauce.
- Sprinkle the chopped chicken nuggets over the tortillas.
- Drizzle more taco sauce over the nuggets, followed by shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layering with more tortillas, chicken, sauce, and cheese if desired.
- Bake covered with foil for 15 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with extra toppings like diced tomatoes, lettuce, or sour cream. This bake is also great with variations like adding black beans or using barbecue sauce instead of taco sauce!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chicken, taco, bake, family meal, comfort food