Chicken Nugget Mac & Cheese Cups

Name: Chicken Nugget Mac & Cheese Cups
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 bag Foster Farms Chicken Nuggets, Frozen; 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni; 1 ½ cups creamy cheese sauce (homemade or store-bought); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended for extra crunch); 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Chicken nuggets pack the protein in a delicious creamy mac and cheese. A golden and crispy breadcrumb topping makes for a satisfying bite.

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

servings

Made With:

Ingredients

• 1 Bag Foster Farms Chicken Nuggets, Frozen
• 2 Cups Cooked Elbow Macaroni
• 1 ½ Cups Creamy Cheese Sauce (Homemade or Store-bought)
• 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ½ Cup Breadcrumbs (Panko Recommended for Extra Crunch)
• 1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley (Optional for Garnish)

Directions

Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or melted butter.

Prepare Mac & Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, mix the cooked macaroni with the creamy cheese sauce until evenly coated.

Assemble Cups: Spoon the mac & cheese mixture into each muffin tin cup, filling about ¾ full.

Add Chicken Nuggets: Place one cooked Foster Farms Chicken Breast Nugget into the center of each cup, pressing it slightly into the macaroni mixture.

Top with Cheese & Breadcrumbs: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs over each cup for a crispy, golden topping.

Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are golden and bubbling.

Garnish: Remove from the oven and let the cups cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color, if desired.

Recipe credit: @fitmamarealfood

COOK CHICKEN TO A SAFE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 165°F.

Always use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature. Do not rely solely on suggested cooking times. Cooking appliances vary in temperature and cooking times are a GUIDE ONLY.