chicken nugget cordon bleu casserole

Name: Chicken Nugget Cordon Bleu Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) crumbled blue cheese; 12 - almonds, chopped; 1 pound(s) cavatappi pasta; 2 package(s) frozen (all white meat) chicken nuggets; 8 ounce(s) cooked ham, cubed; 8 ounce(s) swiss cheese, cubed; 1 can(s) cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz); 3/4 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 cup(s) whole milk; 1 packet Italian salad dressing mix; 2 tablespoon(s) margarine; 3/4 cup(s) panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Dec 10, 2023

This new chicken nugget casserole recipe I created is in the style of chicken cordon bleu. It's great with side of garden salad and a piece of French bread.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup crumbled blue cheese
12 - almonds, chopped
1 pound cavatappi pasta
2 packages frozen (all white meat) chicken nuggets
8 ounces cooked ham, cubed
8 ounces swiss cheese, cubed
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 packet Italian salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make chicken nugget cordon bleu casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Lightly coat the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add crumbled blue cheese and chopped almonds; mix well.
Step 3

Cook cavatappi pasta according to package directions; drain. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Step 4

Top with chicken nuggets, cubed ham and cubed Swiss cheese.
Step 5

Mix soup, heavy cream, milk and Italian salad dressing mix in a medium bowl for 3 minutes until combined.
Step 6

Spoon over cavatappi pasta mixture in the baking dish.
Step 7

Melt margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in hot margarine until the crumbs are well coated for 3 minutes.
Step 8

Sprinkle over the casserole and spread evenly.
Step 9

Bake for 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling and lightly browned. Cool completely for 6 minutes.
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