INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb rigatoni pasta
1 32 oz jar marinara sauce
3 cups mozzarella, grated and divided
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
4-6 frozen breaded chicken tenders, thawed
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni 1 minute less than package directions call for. Drain and add back to pot.
Add marinara sauce, 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Toss to combine. Set aside.
Slice the thawed chicken tenders into strips.
Add half of the rigatoni mixture to theprepared baking dish. Top with half of the chicken strips, 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of the mozzarella.
Add remaining rigatoni. Top with remaining chicken strips and remaining Parmesan and mozzarella.
Bake until browned and crisp on top, 25-30 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley, serve, and enjoy!